The politics of bread

[Tommy Tainant]

Britainâs bitter bread battle: what a £5 sourdough loaf tells us about health, wealth and class

Some complain that pricey sourdough is elitist and pretentious. Others lambast cheap sliced white as unhealthy and unsustainable. How did our most basic foodstuff become a source of conflict and division?

www.theguardian.com

I went to the Boathouse in Ellesmere last week for breakfast. I just odered coffee and toast and was offered whit brown or soutsough. I didnt realise that things were so complicated.

But if you go to the local supermarket you cant move for fancy bread. You cant buy a loaf without honey and walnuts these days.

I was raised on sliced white bread but now I prefer more exotic stuff. Cheese and onion sandwich is my sort of comfort food. Grated cheddar and red onion with a touch of pickle.

I wouldnt pay £5 for a loaf though.

 

[lg325]

I made bread at home it turned out well. Sliced really easy I was surprised cost was less than buying a loaf at the store.

 

[SootedUpCyndi]

I made bread at home it turned out well. Sliced really easy I was surprised cost was less than buying a loaf at the store.

You must be a good cook? Because during the y2k We all tried doing bread... my ol man was a high end chef in Florida- It puzzled him? He knew his match!
I think making bread IS a talent! When I worked at the rest.
ol man Lloyd- ol fella-made sweet rolls. All us girls took a roll- some butter---- wonderfull!
cooking IS a talent! It really is- i aint got it,

 

[Missourian]

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[Toro]

Britainâs bitter bread battle: what a £5 sourdough loaf tells us about health, wealth and class

Some complain that pricey sourdough is elitist and pretentious. Others lambast cheap sliced white as unhealthy and unsustainable. How did our most basic foodstuff become a source of conflict and division?

www.theguardian.com

I went to the Boathouse in Ellesmere last week for breakfast. I just odered coffee and toast and was offered whit brown or soutsough. I didnt realise that things were so complicated.

But if you go to the local supermarket you cant move for fancy bread. You cant buy a loaf without honey and walnuts these days.

I was raised on sliced white bread but now I prefer more exotic stuff. Cheese and onion sandwich is my sort of comfort food. Grated cheddar and red onion with a touch of pickle.

I wouldnt pay £5 for a loaf though.

I would.

But I'm a winner.