The Gift of Bread
Everyone knows that at the Last Supper, bread was the food Jesus chose to consecrate and offer to his disciples. Bread is one of
- France
Long, thin loaves of white bread known as baguettes. The French people go every day to the bakery for a fresh baguette. - Italy
Crusty, wide loaf of white bread known as Italian bread. Sometimes Italians dip this bread into olive oil and seasonings. - Middle Eastern Countries
A flat bread with little or no yeast called pita. Sometimes pita bread is served with a dip called hummus. Often a morsel of pita is used instead of a fork or spoon to scoop up stew from a common bowl. - Israel
Braided bread with a shiny crust, made with sugar and lots of eggs called challah. This bread is eaten on the Sabbath and on other holy days. - Ireland
A round, white loaf of bread sweetened with raisins is called Irish soda bread. This bread is often served with tea in the late afternoon. - Korea
A loaf of bread made with soybean flour to which red pepper powder might be added. - Ethiopia
A bread pancake called injera is made from a grain called teff that is harvested from savanna grasses. - India
Chewy bread rounds made in a frying pan called chapattis. - Latin America Countries
Flat, round, thinbreads called tortillas are made with corn or wheat and are either baked or fried.
Invite your family to join you in making a loaf of bread. You may want to make the bread from scratch by hand or you may choose to use a bread machine. When your loaf of bread is ready, serve it at a meal. Talk with your family members about what makes bread a special blessing in your life.