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Bread was originally unleavened until the Egyptians discovered adding [[yeast]] (a by-product of [[beer]] production), would cause the bread to rise in the manner of most modern loaves. Most modern breads now use yeast as a leavening agent although unleavened bread is still produced (some [[Jewish]] breads and "flatbreads" such as chapatis).

Bread was originally unleavened until the Egyptians discovered adding [[yeast]] (a by-product of [[beer]] production), would cause the bread to rise in the manner of most modern loaves. Most modern breads now use yeast as a leavening agent although unleavened bread is still produced (some [[Jewish]] breads and "flatbreads" such as chapatis).

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

Sliced bread was probably one of the first [[convenience foods]], hence the expression, ''"the best thing since sliced bread"''.

==Types of bread==

==Types of bread==

*Granary or Wholemeal bread - these contain more of the grain than white bread and are a good source of [[fibre]].

*Granary or Wholemeal bread - these contain more of the grain than white bread and are a good source of [[fibre]].

*Naan Bread - A flat Indian bread often served with a [[curry]].

*Naan Bread - A flat Indian bread often served with a [[curry]].

==Toast==

==Toast==

Toasted bread is part of the first meal of the day for millions of people, particularly with [[butter]], [[lard]], [[marmalade]] or [[jam]]. Although toast was originally produced by grilling bread, the [[toaster]] was invented to speed up the process and is now a popular addition to the kitchen.

Toasted bread is part of the first meal of the day for millions of people, particularly with [[butter]], [[lard]], [[marmalade]] or [[jam]]. Although toast was originally produced by grilling bread, the [[toaster]] was invented to speed up the process and is now a popular addition to the kitchen.

[[Category:Bakery products]]

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