How many loaves of bread are made from a bushel of unrefined wheat?

MadSci Network: Agricultural Sciences

Subject: How many loaves of bread are made from a bushel of unrefined wheat?

Date: Tue Nov 14 11:29:36 2000
Posted by Anand
Grade level: undergrad School: Rutger's University
City: Hamden State/Province: CT Country: US
Area of science: Agricultural Sciences
ID: 974219376.Ag

Message:


This is about the logistics of moving crops.  If trying to supply an army 
in medieval times, whether it would be better to ship wheat or flour.  I 
assume shipping bread isn't feasible due to spoilage.

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