The elevated costs of flour, nuts, eggs and even electricity are forcing bakers to increase their prices and cut their production.
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Ukraine War Strains North Africa Economies
Egypt imports most of its wheat from Russia and Ukraine, and is looking for alternative suppliers. And Tunisia was struggling to pay for grain imports even before the conflict.
1946: British Bakeries Sell Out Before Bread Rationing Begins
Britain rationed many foodstuffs during World War II, but extended rationing to bread only in the lean years immediately after. Bread remained rationed until 1948, and some food rationing continued until 1954.
Having Won Syria’s War, al-Assad Is Mired in Economic Woes
After a decade of war, the biggest threat now to President Bashar al-Assad is an economic crisis. But at a recent meeting, he had no concrete solutions to his country’s extreme distress.
Ancient Egyptian Yeast Is This Bread’s Secret Ingredient
A self-professed “bread nerd” extracted yeast from 4,000-year-old artifacts to make a loaf of sourdough. “The aroma and flavor are incredible,” he said.
This Bread Recipe Starts With 4,000-Year-Old Yeast
A self-professed “bread nerd” extracted yeast from ancient Egyptian artifacts to make a loaf of sourdough. “The aroma and flavor are incredible,” he said.
At War: The End of the Navy’s Bread-and-Water Punishment
In this week’s At War newsletter, a look at one of the oldest and most archaic punishments in the United States military: three days’ confinement on bread and water.