Ancient Roman Bread Recipe: How to Make Panis Quadratus
When Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79, it buried Pompeii and Herculaneum beneath volcanic material. Buildings, household objects, food, and even loaves of bread were preserved in extraordinary detail. Among the most recognizable finds are round Roman loaves divided into eight wedge-shaped sections. This style of bread is commonly known today as panis quadratus. Although…
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