5 Trivia Questions About the World of Bread

Did you know that October 16 is World Bread Day? This versatile food is a staple in most people’s daily diet and has every reason to be celebrated! Test your bread knowledge by answering these questions:

1. Which of these ingredients is not part of a basic bread recipe?

a) Yeast
b) Salt
c) Eggs
d) Water

2. Which type of flour is most often used in baking?

a) Soy flour
b) Corn flour
c) Rice flour
d) Wheat flour

3. Which of these is not a variety of bread?

a) Fougasse
b) Rosette
c) Pita
d) Ciabatta

4. What was the bread called that served as a plate for the wealthy in the Middle Ages?

a) A trencher
b) A heel
c) A wafer
d) A crumb

5. What have breadcrumbs been used for other than food?

a) Upholster furniture
b) Erase pencil lead
c) Paint porous surfaces
d) Insulate buildings

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Answers

1. 1. c) Eggs – Traditional bread recipes include flour, salt, water, and yeast, but not eggs.
   2. d) Wheat flour – Wheat flour has been the primary flour used in baking for over 75,000 years!
   3. b) Rosette – A rosette is a type of dry sausage from the Lyon region of France (and pairs deliciously with bread!).
   4. a) A trencher – In the Middle Ages, slices of stale bread called trenchers were used as plates and sometimes given to the poor after meals.
   5. b) Erase pencil lead—Before the invention of the eraser, people often used pieces of bread to remove pencil marks. Inspired by this practice, “breadcrumb” erasers are still available in art supply stores today.