What kind of bread was available in Bethlehem when Jesus was born?

Answer 1

There were several types of bread in Bethlehem as well as in the rest of Israel. The best bread was made from wheat, called flour or meal. A coarser bread was made of barley. Millet, spelt, beans, and lentils were also used in making bread. Leavened bread had leaven added to make the dough rise. Today we use yeast to make bread rise. When you wanted quick bread you would omit the leaven, and certain religious ceremonies called for unleavened bread. The Israelites learned baking bread and other desert breads and cakes from the Egyptians who were great bakers.