The Bread of Life Trivia Quiz

Answer: Poland

The Polish bagel is a ring of dough which is first boiled and then baked. A variety of seeds are often added as a topping during baking. Popular toppings for this dense and chewy bread include smoked salmon (known as lox), butter, and cream cheese. While there are many flavors of bagels, most are made with wheat flour. Bagels are popular in many areas of Europe and North America.

Answer: Wheat

The popular pita bread is made from wheat flour and is a type of slightly leavened flatbread which puffs up while being cooked creating an interior pocket inside the bread. Pita can be stuffed with meat, vegetables, even fruit. Pita is a popular type of bread in many Mediterranean countries.

Answer: Caraway

The presence of caraway seeds is often considered to be the defining trait of Jewish rye. The inclusion of these seeds is not mandatory but most recipes will list them. Rye bread has a distinctive flavor, a large amount of fiber, and only a small amount of fat when compared to many other types of bread. The color of the bread varies depending on how much rye flour is used.

Answer: Its shape

The flaky croissant derives its name from its crescent shape. The flakiness of the croissant is obtained through a technique known as laminating. In this process the raw dough is layered, spread with butter and then folded over. This is repeated numerous times and the result is the light, puffy bread that is popular around the world.

Answer: Good Friday

In many parts of the English speaking world, hot cross buns are eaten on Good Friday because they are made without dairy products, which are banned until the following Easter Sunday. Hot cross buns often contain raisins or currants and the name is derived from the practice of slashing a cross in the dough before baking. For many years the production of hot cross buns was strictly monitored and the bread is surrounded by numerous superstitions.

Answer: False

The tortilla, both corn and flour varieties, originated in Mexico, not Spain. These flatbreads are used to make tacos, enchiladas, burritos, and quesadillas. Corn tortillas were part of the Aztec diet as long ago as 10,000 B.C. Tortillas of both types are a staple food in Mexico and other parts of Central America.

Answer: Cornbread

The origins of cornbread are usually credited to many of the native North American Indian tribes. Cornbread is very popular in Southern American cuisine and is often cooked in a hot cast iron griddle for flavor. As with most types of bread, there are many varieties, including hushpuppies, corn pone, and johnny cakes.

Answer: European monks

The pretzel is thought to have originated in European monasteries and the shape of this crispy bread is thought to depict the folded arms of a monk while in prayer. The exact story of the creation of pretzels is a matter of scholarly debate. Pretzels can be soft or hard depending on how they are baked.

Answer: False

The waffle is a sweet quick-bread that is eaten in many parts of the world as a snack, for breakfast, and as a desert. The word "waffle" comes from the Dutch word "wafel" which means "honeycomb". In 1964, Maurice Vermersch sold his wife's fluffy Brussels Waffles at the World's Fair. Because he did not think most people would know where Brussels was, he called them Belgian Waffles, and the name stuck.

It has been said that a pancake is just a waffle without the syrup traps. I am not partial. I love them both!

Answer: It was very long lasting.

Hardtack was a common bread that was made because it was both inexpensive and very long lasting. It was often used on long sea voyages and during war and was similar to a hard cracker. It was made with flour and water; no salt or leavening was used to ensure its longevity.

The taste and texture of this bread can be ascertained from its many nicknames which include, worm castles, dog biscuits, tooth dullers, and sheet iron.