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The History of Bread

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The History of Bread

Bread has long been one of the most commonly consumed foods in the world. Originating in the middle east (specially in Egypt), bread is the main food used for carbohydrate intake by individuals in the western world. First recorded around 8000 BC in Egypt, bread was made with various grinding and grain harvesting tools, and served as both a compliment to a main meal or as the main course itself.

Although first recorded in Egypt, many countries around the world started making their own bread centuries upon centuries ago. In Europe, the Romans invented water-milling around 450 BC and used their invention to make bread tasty to eat, allowing the food to be served to the educated and wealthy.

Bread also became a status symbol in countries such as England, whereby fine white loaves were considered fit for the upper class and monarch members, while rough, rye and bran breads were left to the lower class. In modern times however, this status has changed, as whole grain (that is, breads with rye and bran) are considered more healthy than white loaves and hence, are more expensive and purchased by those with higher status.

In addition to becoming a status symbol, the taste of bread also developed as chemicals came into play in the 20th century. Through the increased understanding of flavours as well as the key ingredients to bread (such as flours), the texture of bread greatly improved, and more forms of bread were made. However, during the early 20th century, some bakers used certain additives in their bread to enhance their products’ flavour, however this was looked down upon and later phased out.

Are you looking to learn more about the history of bread? Want to try your hand at making bread and baking different pastries and snacks yourself? Be sure to use the frozen dough from Suprima Bakeries, made purely for your convenience!

 

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