07-18-2007, 01:02 PM
The few times that we have made Roman hardtack, I would agree that it could kill a man at 20 yds! They had to soak it is in water, wine, or something before eating.
We sometimes cheat a little, substitute 4 teaspoons of honey for the salt or to cheat a little more, add 4 tablespoons of sugar and one tablespoon of ground cinnamon instead of salt. This will be a little easier on the palate and give you some variety. Note that these will not last as well, since all sorts of little critters love sugar!
I am not sure if this is accurate or not!
We sometimes cheat a little, substitute 4 teaspoons of honey for the salt or to cheat a little more, add 4 tablespoons of sugar and one tablespoon of ground cinnamon instead of salt. This will be a little easier on the palate and give you some variety. Note that these will not last as well, since all sorts of little critters love sugar!
I am not sure if this is accurate or not!
Joshua B. Davis
Marius Agorius Donatus Minius Germanicus
Optio Centuriae
Legio VI FFC, Cohors Flavus
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"Do or do not do, their is no try!" Yoda
Marius Agorius Donatus Minius Germanicus
Optio Centuriae
Legio VI FFC, Cohors Flavus
[url:vat9d7f9]http://legvi.tripod.com[/url]
"Do or do not do, their is no try!" Yoda
