# Breaking Bread - Episode 7: The Bewitched Bread of Salem

## Intro **Welcome, bread lovers and mystery enthusiasts, to another episode of "Breaking Bread"! I'm your host, Rachel Parker, and today we're diving into a tale that's part history, part mystery, and all kinds of crusty.** We're traveling back in time to 1692, to a little town called Salem. You might think you know this story, but trust me, you haven't heard it quite like this before. So, grab a slice of your favorite bread (make sure it's not cursed), and let's get this loaf on the road! ## The Bewitched Bread of Salem Picture this: it's 1692, and we're walking down a dirt road in Salem, Massachusetts. The air is thick with tension, and whispers of witchcraft flutter from house to house like leaves in the wind. But what if I told you that the real culprit behind the madness wasn't witches at all, but something much more... *breadly*? Imagine biting into a warm slice of bread, its earthy rye flavor filling your mouth. Now, imagine that