Kommissbrot facts for kids
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| Type | Sourdough |
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| Place of origin | Germany |
| Main ingredients | Rye and wheat flour |
Kommissbrot is a special kind of dark German bread. It's made from rye and other flours. For a long time, this bread was an important food for soldiers.
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What is Kommissbrot?
Kommissbrot is a dark bread made using rye and wheat flour. It's also a sourdough bread, which means it uses a special starter to rise. This gives it a unique taste.
The bread has a firm crust, but it's not too hard. It's usually baked in a loaf pan. This means it only gets a crust on the top. One cool thing about Kommissbrot is that it stays fresh for a long time.
A Brief History of Kommissbrot
The word Kommiß has been used since the 1500s to mean a military group. So, Kommißbrot became the name for bread given to soldiers. Brot is the German word for bread.
Kommissbrot was a key food for soldiers during World War I and World War II. Sometimes, during World War I, there wasn't enough flour. So, people even added sawdust to the bread to make it last longer.
In 1941, a study found that Kommissbrot had enough vitamin B1 to meet a person's daily needs. After World War I, this military bread became popular with regular people. Bakeries started making it softer for everyone to enjoy.
Kommissbrot in Pop Culture
Kommissbrot has even appeared in popular culture!
The "Kommissbrot" Car
In the 1920s, a small car called the Hanomag 2/10 PS got a funny nickname: Kommissbrot. People called it that because its shape looked a lot like a loaf of the bread.
Kommissbrot in Film
Kommissbrot was also featured in a documentary film. In the Austrian movie Cooking History, the bread helps show how much food is needed to feed many soldiers. It highlights the huge amount of ingredients required.
