Amish Friendship Bread

[honeychile]

When you think about it, wasn't most bread baked at home in the 1800's leavened with a sourdough starter? If you know the "host", you know whether or not it's worth using. I think.

[VandalSquirrel]

Originally Posted by honeychile

When you think about it, wasn't most bread baked at home in the 1800's leavened with a sourdough starter? If you know the "host", you know whether or not it's worth using. I think.

Depended on whether one was near a brewery, lots of yeast at a brewery. Baker's and brewer's yeast are a different species than the yeast used for sourdough.

I think yeast availability, as well as affording dishware is one reason why there is some kind of flat bread or cracker all over the world. Think about it, tortillas, naan, pita, lefse, tortas, matzoh, lavash, hardtack, crackers, all unleavened bread items and all kinds of tasty, plus great for putting other food on when one doesn't have dishes or utensils.

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by VandalSquirrel

Depended on whether one was near a brewery, lots of yeast at a brewery. Baker's and brewer's yeast are a different species than the yeast used for sourdough.

I think yeast availability, as well as affording dishware is one reason why there is some kind of flat bread or cracker all over the world. Think about it, tortillas, naan, pita, lefse, tortas, matzoh, lavash, hardtack, crackers, all unleavened bread items and all kinds of tasty, plus great for putting other food on when one doesn't have dishes or utensils.

I never thought of that! Yet again, we learn from GreekChat!