Rusk

Rusk is a common food ingredient that is often found in various baked goods like bread, biscuits, and cakes. It is essentially a dry, crispy form of bread that has been baked twice to remove moisture, resulting in a crunchy texture. Rusk is usually made from wheat flour, yeast, water, and sometimes a bit of sugar or salt for flavour.

To make rusk, bread dough is first baked until it becomes firm and dry. It is then sliced into thin pieces and baked again at a lower temperature until it turns crispy and golden brown. This double-baking process gives rusk its distinct crunchiness and helps it stay fresh for longer periods.

Rusk is commonly added to food products to improve texture, enhance flavour, and increase shelf life. It can act as a bulking agent, absorb moisture, and provide a satisfying crunch in foods like meatloaf, puddings, and stuffing. In sweet treats like rusk biscuits or rusks dipped in tea or coffee, it can add a delightful crunch and richness to the eating experience.

Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Rusk

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