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What Do You Know About BREAD?

Show us what you know about bread, arguably the most ancient of invented human foods!

Shai K. 6/15/2021

Bread is one of the most ubiquitous foods in the world, harking back to the furthest memories of the human race. It is perhaps the food most people think about first when asked to picture a food. It has many different types, some really healthy, others are pretty much a dessert! So how much do you know about bread?

What is the function of yeast in bread making?

It makes the dough rise.

It shortens baking time.

It makes clean up easier.

It makes the dough shrink.

Baking powder is made of baking soda and...

Acid

Oil

Salt

Eggs

This round bread that looks like a squished up ball, is known as...

Boule

Baguette

Pita

Sourdough

Self-rising flour is made of flour, salt, and...

Baking powder

Milk

Yeast

Sugar

This bread gets its name (and sometimes taste) from fermented yeast

Sourdough

Pita

Rye

Pumpernickel

What IS yeast, actually?

Bacteria

Virus

Fungus

Mineral

This rich and sweet braided bread is a Jewish bread used on Friday nights to celebrate the Sabbath

Challa

Matza

Sissel bread

Flax Bread

To make basic yeast bread, which of the following ingredients is NOT necessary?

Eggs

Flour

Water

Yeast

This dense and flavorful bread is made from a grain that is equally popular for being eaten and drunk.

Rye Bread

Wheat Bread

Cornbread

Sourdough

With this bread, you can make tacos, tostadas, quesadillas and more...

Tortilla

Challah

Naan

Arepa

The earliest evidence of bread making was found in Jordan. It the charred remains of a flatbread baked by hunter-gatherers. How old were those remains?

14,000 years

5,000 years

8,000 years

10,000 years

This light and fluffy bun from France is made with a lot of butter and eggs.

Brioche

Chapati

Olive bread

Paratha

This bread is what happens when you make bread from refined grains instead of whole grains

White Bread

Whole Wheat

Oat Bread

Flax Bread

Which country eats the most bread per person?

Turkey

United States

France

Brazil

This Italian bread is often drizzled with olive oil and baked with fresh herbs like basil or rosemary

Roti

Challah

Focaccia

Ciabatta

Shall we try again?

Unfortunately you didn't get much right on this cheese quiz. Shall we try again? Bread plays a big part in our food pyramid, making some of the most delicious, and even nutrient-rich, foods we love so much. Where would life be without it?

Above Average

You did quite well on this bread trivia, showing us you definitely know quite a bit about various breads. Bread plays a big part in our food pyramid, making some of the most delicious, and even nutrient-rich, foods we love so much. What would life be without it?

You Know a LOT About Bread!

You know so much about Bread, that's terrific! You really aced our test. Bread plays a huge part in human history and human foods. Today, it's everywhere, to be enjoyed by all. Life without bread would be lacking a lot of flavor and some of our favorite foods. Congratulations on acing our quiz!