I stopped at Rutabaga's last week on my home from the BWCA and finally bought a reflector oven.     (You need to Login or Register  I chose this Svante Freden oven because I think it is slightly smaller than some others. It is well built and though it doesn't have 'back access", the handle on top is easy to grab with my Boy Scout pot pliers to lift and inspect.  

I tried it out this past weekend in front of a fireplace (indoors) by burning a batch of cornbread.  While I was not paying close attention my cornbread burned on the side AWAY from the fire, was lightly browned on the side near the fire, but the bottom was undercooked.  I'm looking for advice for my next attempt.  Should I move the oven further away from the fire?  Perhaps a little higher to get more heat to the underside of the pan?  Both?  Neither?

I may get another chance to bake this weekend...just not sure how to adjust.

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