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A staple food of many peoples, it is made from the ground grains of many [[cereals]], often [[wheat]], [[rye]] or [[barley]].

It was originally unleavened until the Egyptians discovered the action of [[yeast]], a by-product of [[beer]] production, although much unleavened bread is still produced.

Sliced bread was probably one of the first [[convenience foods]].

Bread is simple to make. It merely needs [[flour]] and water plus leavening agent if required and a hot oven.

Toasted bread is part of the first meal of the day for millions of people, particularly with [[marmalade]].

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