• TillieNeuen [she/her]
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    1 year ago

    How do I know I'm not OK? Because my immediate reaction to the first statement was to wonder why on earth baguettes were the example of the driest bread. Yes, let's have an asinine argument about the bread wetness scale. What could possibly be a better use of my time?

    • RNAi [he/him]
      hexagon
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      1 year ago

      Yeah I mean, extruded toasts are very famous for some cursed reason, while baguette has a good amount of water inside.

      • TillieNeuen [she/her]
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        1 year ago

        No, no, please don't encourage me to think about what the exemplar of driest bread should be

                • RNAi [he/him]
                  hexagon
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                  edit-2
                  1 year ago

                  But it's not leavened, does it count as bread?

                  • TillieNeuen [she/her]
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                    1 year ago

                    But pasta isn't leavened either, so this throws the whole scale into question. :ohnoes:

                      • GreenTeaRedFlag [any]
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                        1 year ago

                        if I put peanut butter through bread, that is not a sandwich. That would make a chocolate croissant a sandwich.

                      • TillieNeuen [she/her]
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                        1 year ago

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          • TillieNeuen [she/her]
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            1 year ago

            No, no, it must be a bread that is intrinsically dry. A type of cracker, perhaps? :theory-gary:

            Oh no you're making me think about it more :screm-a::aaaa:

            • MoneyIsTheDeepState [comrade/them,he/him]
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              1 year ago
              dry bread essay

              Bread is a staple food that is consumed in many forms and varieties around the world. From soft white bread to dense whole-grain loaves, bread is a versatile food that can be enjoyed in many ways. However, when it comes to dryness, there is one bread that stands out above the rest: tortilla chips. In this essay, I will argue that tortilla chips are the dryest form of bread.

              Firstly, let us consider the definition of dryness. Dryness is a measure of the amount of moisture in a substance. The drier a substance, the less moisture it contains. Tortilla chips are made from cornmeal, which is a dry and finely ground flour. This flour is then mixed with water to form a dough, which is then rolled out into thin rounds and fried until crisp. During the frying process, the moisture in the dough is evaporated, leaving the chips dry and crispy.

              On the other hand, other types of bread, such as white bread or sourdough, are made with a much higher moisture content. These breads are typically made with a mixture of flour, water, yeast, and other ingredients, which are then kneaded and allowed to rise. The rising process involves the fermentation of the dough, which produces carbon dioxide gas and makes the bread fluffy and moist.

              Even breads that are considered to be dry, such as crackers or crispbreads, are still not as dry as tortilla chips. These types of breads are also made with a mixture of flour and water, but they are baked instead of fried. Baking does not remove as much moisture from the dough as frying does, so these breads are still relatively moist compared to tortilla chips.

              Furthermore, tortilla chips have a lower moisture content than any other type of bread. This is because the frying process removes almost all of the moisture from the dough, leaving the chips crisp and brittle. The low moisture content of tortilla chips also means that they have a longer shelf life than other types of bread, as moisture is what causes bread to go stale.

              In conclusion, tortilla chips are the dryest form of bread. Their low moisture content, combined with the frying process, leaves them crisp and brittle, with a longer shelf life than other types of bread. While other breads may be considered dry, they still contain more moisture than tortilla chips. So next time you're looking for a snack that won't leave crumbs all over your lap, reach for a bag of tortilla chips - the driest form of bread.