Armenian Stick Bread

This singular bread comes from the landlocked Republic of Armenia in the Caucasus Mountains. But if you ever spent time as a Boy Scout or a Girl Scout, you’ll probably recognize the method of cooking it: You mold the soft dough onto flat metal skewers and grill it shish kebab style next to the fire. Cool, you may say, but why bother? The fire gives the bread a soft, puffy interior, crackling crust, and an unexpected smoke flavor—not to mention a novelty factor that’s off the charts. Here’s