"Here with a Loaf of Bread beneath the Bough, A Flask of Wine, a Book of Verse — and Thou, Beside me singing in the Wilderness — And Wilderness is Paradise." ― Omar Khayyám, from his Rubaiyat
This surprising recipe gives a new take on Omar Khayyam’s poem. There is something almost spiritual about the process of combining chocolate with flour, water, and yeast to make an exceptionally tasty loaf — especially when using gluten-free flour and a bit of xanthan gum to mimic the mouth feel of traditional flour.
"Here with a Loaf of Bread beneath the Bough, A Flask of Wine, a Book of Verse — and Thou, Beside me singing in the Wilderness — And Wilderness is Paradise." ― Omar Khayyám, from his Rubaiyat
This surprising recipe gives a new take on Omar Khayyam’s poem. There is something almost spiritual about the process of combining chocolate with flour, water, and yeast to make an exceptionally tasty loaf — especially when using gluten-free flour and a bit of xanthan gum to mimic the mouth feel of traditional flour.
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About the Author Ed is the founder of Cape Crystal Brands, editor of the Beginner’s Guide to Hydrocolloids, and a passionate advocate for making food science accessible to all. Discover premium ingredients, expert resources, and free formulation tools at capecrystalbrands.com/tools. — Ed |