Bread has been a staple since prehistoric times.
Basic bread is very simple: flour, water or some other liquid, and usually a leavening agent of some sort. It’s a worldwide food. The number of varieties is almost endless, especially when you count the types of food considered bread around the world and even here in the United States.
But I want to focus on the simple breads we can find in most supermarkets. Anyone who food shops knows how many different types and brands of breads are available. For us, we like sourdough. We used to make it weekly from our sourdough starter when we had a lot more energy.
Now, I buy it. Although we both like bread, we don’t eat a lot of it. I often buy day-old “country style” bread when I see it. Mostly we use bread for grilled cheese sandwiches and toast.
When it comes to most of the other sandwiches we eat, we use rolls. These, of course, are a type of bread. However, neither one of us can enjoy a sandwich when the bread, like whole wheat or rye, overwhelms the filling. While shopping one day a few years ago, I discovered Martin’s potato slider rolls. They’re good but not strong.
Many of our lunches consist of last evening’s leftover meat on a slider roll. Leftovers like chicken or meatloaf often are better on a slider with some mayonnaise. I also use these rolls when we have burgers for dinner. They’re just the right size for a medium-sized cheeseburger with a slice of tomato and a bit of lettuce. Again, I like this with mayo, while Patti prefers catsup (ketchup).
Whatever kind of bread you enjoy, know that this food has been a staple for centuries and still is.
Enjoy and stay safe!
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