Did this bread cause the Salem Witch Trials? | Ancient Recipes With Sohla

In this Halloween edition of Ancient Recipes, Sohla recreates two recipes with a spooky past. First, she bakes a rye bread that may have been responsible for the Salem Witch Trials. Then she crafts the original Halloween treat - Druid Soul Cakes!

THE RECIPES

Rye Bread Recipe:
- ½ cup medium grind cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- ½ cup ale barm
- About 5 cups rye flour
- About 1/2 cup of lukewarm water

1. In a medium saucepan or cast iron skillet, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Whisk in the cornmeal and salt and simmer until thickened. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside to cool until lukewarm.
2. Add rye flour & salt to a large bowl and mix together.
3. Add ale barm & cooled corn meal. Mix until evenly combined.
4. Gradually add water until a dough starts to form.
5. Knead for about 6-8 minutes. The dough will likely be stickier than a normal bread dough you are used to.
6. Place the dough into a greased bowl. Cover and let rise for an hour.
7. Divide the dough into 2 loaves. Roll into large balls & punch down slightly. Cover & let proof for about 2 hours.
8. Heat the oven with a baking stone to 375F. Transfer the bread to the stone and bake until it sounds hollow - about 45 minutes.

Druid Soul Cake Recipe:
- 6 ounces unsalted cultured butter, room temperature
- 6 ounces mild honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
- Big pinch saffron threads
- 1 pound whole wheat flour
- ½ cup ale barm
- 4 ounces dried currants
- Whole milk

1. Cream together the butter, honey, cinnamon, rosemary, and saffron until fluffy.
2. Add the flour, ale barm, and mix to combine.
3. Fold in the currants so they’re evenly dispersed.
4. Break up the dough into 1” balls. Press them gently into a cookie shape until they’re about 1/4” thick.
5. Use a butter knife to mark each soul cake with a cross. Brush each one with milk.
6. Bake at 375F until golden - about 10 to 15 minutes.

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