ANCIENT MESOPOTAMIAN BREAD

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This bread was prepared by the Sumerians in Mesopotamia as early as 2,300 BC! I've read that it was probably the first recipe ever written down. Cool, huh? ^_^ When we were homeschooling the kids, we were learning about other countries. We let them pick a country and my husband would make a breakfast, lunch, dinner & a...

Provided by Lauren Conforti

Categories     Other Breads

Number Of Ingredients 3

14 oz flour
1 c water
1/2 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. Mix the water, flour, and salt together slowly.
  • 2. Knead the dough and form it into flat round patties.
  • 3. Cover the dough with a cloth and let it sit overnight.
  • 4. The next day, bake it in an oven at 350°F for 30 minutes.
  • 5. *OPTIONAL: You could add pieces of dried fruit, like raisins or dates, or chopped nuts. You could also add various spices. The Mesopotamians did not have sugar, so if you want it sweeter, add some honey.

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