The nationwide famous Shamsi Bread is deeply rooted in the baking culture of Upper Egypt and counts as an essential component of the local nutrition diet. So-called “Old Yeast” is passed over from generation to generation since Coptic times in the third century. Today self-made bread is the preferred choice compared to bread available in the market. Households in Al Gharira Village are ready to invest time and effort into the baking process. Usually, traditional loam ovens are used. In some homes, the traditional oven has been replaced by the gasoline oven because of reasons such as dealing with fire, saving space, time and effort.