*The Greek Rusks: Paximathia

Paximathia (παξιμάδια), is a hard bread of Greek origin, similar to rusk, made with whole wheat, chickpea, or barley flour.

It is a common food in Greece and many Greek bakeries sell it; it is often served as a breakfast food with jam or cheese.

The name paximathia comes from the Greek term paximadion (Greek: παξιμάδιον), which derives from Paxamus, a Greek author from the 1st century who wrote, among many things, a cookbook.