The best thing...since canned bread!

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The best thing...since canned bread!

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Evening,

We know canned bread was widely used as part of a German soldiers ration in WW2. Along with fresh bread and 'semi fresh' aka Knackebrot and Dauerbrot. Once I started to look into it, it seemed to be uncharted ground across the scene. Many not knowing canned bread was still available to purchase, I certainly didn't and considered making my own. I'd like to share my findings with you.

A few options were available from the outset, B&M canned bread from the US. Which is a long ribbed can and not ideal. Secondly, 1980's/1990's Bundeswehr bread. Which is in a short ribbed can, with printed markings on the top. Not ideal and although edible not advisable or a sustainable source. Then I found 'Schiffsbrot'. A brand new canned bread from Germany. Short but unfortunately ribbed can. No printed words and factory fresh! The most accurate and sustainable out of the 3 feasible options.

The bread itself is extremely dense and heavy for it's size. Very filling with one can feeding 3 people. Can be eaten with sweet or savoury food.
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Re: The best thing...since canned bread!

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Looks like bird food!!! :shock:
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Re: The best thing...since canned bread!

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It's covered in sunflower seed I believe. Also available with Hazelnut. They cost £5.95 per can.
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Re: The best thing...since canned bread!

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so any chance of a link to said company that you got it from? I've been looking for a few months but no joy in europe or here....
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Re: The best thing...since canned bread!

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Evening,

Bought mine from torquato and was shipped from Germany.

http://www.torquato.co.uk/vegesacker-br ... a-tin.html
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ah, danke!
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Konzert-Meister wrote:Evening,

Bought mine from torquato and was shipped from Germany.

http://www.torquato.co.uk/vegesacker-br ... a-tin.html
They've got Pumpernickle in a tin as well lol :-)
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Re: The best thing...since canned bread!

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I suspect it looks exactly the same when it comes out the other end too... :D
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