Greek traditional Rusks from Crete with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Feta cheese PDO and Sundried Tomato, Net Weight 400g Carton Boxes.

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Greek traditional small Rusks from Crete with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Feta cheese PDO and Sundried Tomato, Net Weight 400g Carton Boxes: A rusk is a food that we encounter from the ancient times until today. Its a form of dry and crunchy bread that has received twice the usual exposure to fire (in a stove). Its recipe resulted from the need of rural families, where the wife was also busy in being involved in agricultural work, was not able to knead fresh bread on a daily basis. Therefore, she used to knead a large quantity of bread once, which was then consumed fresh as long as it could last (2-3 days) and the rest was roasted a second time in the oven, in order to expel excess moisture and last even more. There is a large variety of rusks that are produced from different kinds of flours. Made with simple ingredients, rusks have a high nutritional value as they contain plenty of fiber, B vitamins, vitamin E, and micronutrients. It contains extra virgin olive oil with antioxidant properties and Greek Feta Cheese PDO, an exceptional calcium source, as well as sun-dried tomatoes that smell like summertime on a Greek island. It is a great flavor and taste combination directly from the Mediterranean cuisine. Our Double-Baked, not fried Rusks, are perfect for soups, salads etc. It is a modern suggestion for creative appetizers.