Bunfight at the OK Corral Trivia Quiz

Answer: Hushpuppies

Round balls of deep-fried cornbread are known as hushpuppies. The term comes from the habit of feeding the family dog morsels of food under the table while dining. These little balls of fried dough were meant to hush the puppy. They can be served with any meal but are very popular with meals that have a fried main course such as catfish and fried chicken.

Answer: Easter

In many parts of Britain, hot cross buns have been a part of the Easter celebration for centuries. They can be eaten warm, right out of the oven, or split and toasted with butter. For many years, it was illegal in England for bakers to produce this bread unless it was Easter or Good Friday. The cross on the buns is represents the crucifixion of Jesus as told in the Christian Bible.

Answer: Both

Bagels are a wonderful bread made from a yeasted wheat dough which is first boiled and then put into the oven to bake. The result of this style of cooking is a chewy bread which somewhat crisp outer crust. Bagels can be made in a large variety of flavors such as poppy seed, sesame seed, and raison cinnamon.

There is a flavor for everybody! They are usually sliced horizontally, toasted, and spread with butter, cream cheese, or lox.

Answer: Corn

Enchiladas are a wonderful Mexican dish that consists of a corn tortilla rolled around a variety of ingredients and then covered in a chili sauce and cheese. Fillings include cheese, beans, meat, potatoes, and seafood. Both corn and flour tortillas are a staple of Mexican cuisine and are served in many different ways. Enchiladas have been eaten for centuries in Mexico and in parts of Central America.

Answer: Hardtack

Hardtack was a simple bread made of flour, water, and sometimes a little bit of salt. It was inexpensive to make and the lack of additional ingredients led to a much longer shelf life. Hardtack was eaten for sustenance and not because of its wonderful flavor. Sailors often called piles of hardtack 'worm castles' because the bread could be very wormy and still be edible.

It has been used by overland pioneers, soldiers, and others making arduous journeys that required cheap food, that weighed very little, and was not prone to molding.

Answer: Waffle

Waffles are a popular breakfast treat eaten in many parts of Europe, and North America. There are regional variations as to the shape of the waffle and the size/shape of the indentions. Believed to have originated in Belgium, waffles are usually eaten warm, right off of the waffle iron, many types of toppings can be used. Butter, maple syrup, honey, powdered sugar, and cinnamon are a few of the toppings that may be used.

In some areas of the world the waffle is used like a slice of bread and is folded in half to hold many different types of fillings such as eggs or peanut butter. Waffles are also used for desserts as well as for a breakfast treat.

Answer: Caraway

Rye bread has been eaten for centuries all over Europe. The color of the bread varies from region to region, but over all this dense bread has a stronger flavor and higher fiber content than white bread. In the U.S., unless listed as seedless on the package, rye bread contains caraway seeds for flavoring.

The darkness of the bread is indicative of the amount of rye flour vs. wheat flour in the bread. The darker the bread, the more rye it contains. Also, caraway seeds are not actually seeds, but are actually a fruit.

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Answer: Boston brown bread

Often served with Boston Baked Beans, Boston Brown bread is often cooked in a coffee can. It is cooked by steaming as opposed to baking which makes this bread heavy, dense, and very moist. It uses a combination of molasses, oatmeal, wheat, and rye flours.

It originated with early New England settlers who were trying to make their stores of wheat flour last longer. Today it is usually bought in a can as opposed to a plastic wrapped loaf of bread. The dough is usually poured into a heat proof container, usually a coffee can, and cooked in a covered pot which contains boiling, salted water.

Answer: An ear of wheat

There are many variations of fogaca throughout Europe and South America. Most are designed to look like an ear of wheat. Some varieties are a dessert type bread while others are cooked to be eaten with the main meal. There are many legends as to where the shape of the bread originated.

Answer: It means crescent shaped

The flaky roll, known as the croissant, gets its name from its crescent shape. While it is often associated with French cooking, the croissant originated in Austria. The wonderful texture of the croissant is achieved by layering the dough with butter and then rolling and folding it repeatedly.

This results in a flaky, very light pastry that is suitable for many different types of spreads.