Food
The History of Bread: The World’s Staple Food
Did you know that bread has been a staple food for thousands of years, with its origins dating back to at least 8,000 B.C.?
The earliest known bread was a flatbread made by the Natufian culture in what is now Jordan.
This ancient bread was made from wild cereals before the advent of agriculture and the cultivation of wheat.
The process of leavening, which gives bread its airy texture, was discovered by the Egyptians around 3000 B.C. when wild yeast spores accidentally fermented dough, transforming it from flat to fluffy.
Bread’s evolution continued through the Middle Ages with the introduction of mills, which replaced hand grinding and increased production.
Today, bread is a universal symbol of sustenance, with diverse varieties found in almost every culture around the globe, from the French baguette to Indian naan and Middle Eastern pita.
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Felipe Gomez
April 4, 2025 at 11:57 pm
I take quiz’s to see how I do? Besides learning what I don’t know? But. I do pretty good on most of what I do know?