Rusks made with Ancient Wheat - Sfakia, Crete (8.8 oz)

Rusks (Paximadia) are the name given to an array of Greek twice-baked bread products. An ancient food first developed by the Minoans, to this day they are the de facto sustenance of farmers, fishermen and shepherds (perfect for on the go) and a mainstay in the Mediterranean diet.

There are countless varieties of rusks, these are made from ancient grains by the Votzakis Brothers, a small multi-generational family bakery in Sfakia, Crete. Their ancient wheat product line is named Zeidoron, which means “gift of life”, referring to the health-giving qualities of this ancient bread product.

Zeidoron Small Ancient Wheat Rusks

These sourdough bite-size rusks are made with an ancient wheat. Known in Greece as Zea, or scientifically as Triticum diccocum, - this ancient variety was recently resuscitated by artisan farmers. The ingredients of these bite size rusks are pure, natural and simple - Zea starter, Zea wheat flour, water, salt and olive oil. They have a wonderfully rich and sating nutty flavor. 

Please note, the texture is crunchy and similar to a hard pretzel.  They can be enjoyed as they are, but Greeks often dip them in water before eating or allow them to soften from the various accompaniments they are served with.   

Ingredients: Triticum Dicoccum Flour (80%), Olive Oil (10%), Water, Leaven (Triticum Dicoccum Flour, Water, Yeast), Salt

May contain traces of sesame, milk-based products, peanuts, other nuts or eggs