Which nationality cuts a cross in their bread before eating it?
Posted on 20. Jul, 2010 by virtuousbread in International bread adventures
There may be more than one answer to this question (for which I apologise) but I am looking for one specific nationality. First one with correct answer get a loaf like the one in the photo (UK only, sorry) which is a sour dough rye with spelt and seeds. Yum.
Well, sadly nobody won the competition. And the answer is: The Hungarians!
14 Responses to “Which nationality cuts a cross in their bread before eating it?”
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Dan Cox
21. Jul, 2010
The Vatican
virtuousbread
21. Jul, 2010
Hello Dan, a good guess but an incorrect guess! Although they do put crosses on lots of other things.....
Philip Lawford
21. Jul, 2010
umm...how about Estonia?
virtuousbread
21. Jul, 2010
Close..getting close...but not quite!
Philip Lawford
21. Jul, 2010
Well actually Yes, but if you won't accept Estonia, how about Poland?!
virtuousbread
21. Jul, 2010
Getting closer (moving south)
Birgit
06. Oct, 2010
Sorry, a bit late....
I am originally from Austria and my mum still makes a cross in every bread before she cuts it.
virtuousbread
06. Oct, 2010
I love this - thank you so much for letting me know. Bread stories....
johnny lava
25. Jan, 2011
What about who makes the worst bread for your next poll? Some places need a nudge e.g.Singapore where the idea of 'good bread' is at about the same level as a McDonalds burger bun for most people here.We need to campaign for better bread &what better place to start?
virtuousbread
25. Jan, 2011
What a good idea. We will do that next! Thanks.
Francoise
01. Feb, 2011
well my mum who is French also used to make a cross on the bottom of the bread before slicing it!
virtuousbread
01. Feb, 2011
it's amazing, isn't it? how many bread customs are similar around the world.
iulian
12. Feb, 2011
Romanians they make a cross on the bread and I guess all or most of the people whose religion is orthodox.
virtuousbread
12. Feb, 2011
Hi Julian, I think you are right. I first heard of it from a friend in Hungary. Since then many Catholic/Orthodox people of all nationalities have come back to me saying that they do too!