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	The '''Aerated Bread Company''' (ABC) was a ~~British~~ bakery ~~and tea room~~ chain, established in ~~the 19th century~~. It was known for its innovative bread-making ~~process and~~ its ~~popular~~ tea rooms, which ~~became a staple of British~~ social ~~life~~.		== Aerated Bread Company ==
			The '''Aerated Bread Company''' (ABC) was a bakery chain in the United Kingdom, established in 1862. It was known for its innovative use of [[aeration]] in bread making, which eliminated the need for yeast. The company also became famous for its chain of tea rooms, which were popular social venues in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

	~~==History==~~		[[File:An_Aerated_Bread_Shop.jpg\|thumb\|right\|An Aerated Bread Company shop]]
	~~The~~ Aerated Bread Company ~~was founded in 1862 by [[Dr. John Dauglish~~]], who developed a unique method of bread-making that did not require yeast. This process, known as "aeration," involved using carbon dioxide to leaven the bread, resulting in a lighter and more easily digestible product.

	===~~Founding and Early Years~~===		=== History ===
	Dr. John Dauglish, a ~~Scottish doctor, invented the aerated~~ bread-making ~~process in~~ the ~~1850s~~. ~~He patented his method and established~~ the ~~Aerated Bread Company in 1862 to commercialize his invention. The company~~ quickly ~~gained popularity due to the quality~~ and ~~health benefits of its bread~~.		The Aerated Bread Company was founded by Dr. [[John Dauglish]], who developed a method of bread making that used carbon dioxide to aerate the dough instead of traditional yeast fermentation. This process was considered revolutionary at the time, as it produced bread more quickly and with a longer shelf life.

	~~===Expansion and Popularity===~~		The first ABC shop opened in [[London]], and the company quickly expanded, opening numerous outlets across the city and beyond. The shops were not only bakeries but also served as tea rooms, providing a place for people to gather and socialize.
	The ~~success of the Aerated Bread Company led to the opening of numerous branches across~~ [[London]] and ~~other parts of~~ the ~~[[United Kingdom]]. The~~ company expanded ~~its offerings to include tea rooms~~, ~~which became fashionable meeting places for~~ the ~~public~~. ~~These~~ tea rooms ~~were particularly popular among women~~, providing a ~~respectable venue~~ for ~~social gatherings~~.

	==~~Aerated Bread Process~~==		=== Tea Rooms ===
	The ~~aerated bread process was~~ a significant ~~innovation in~~ the ~~baking industry~~. ~~Unlike traditional bread-making methods that relied on yeast fermentation~~, ~~the aerated process used carbon dioxide~~ to ~~create the necessary rise in the dough. This method was not only faster but also produced bread that was free from the sour taste sometimes associated with yeast~~.		The ABC tea rooms became a significant part of British social life, especially for women, who found them to be respectable places to meet outside the home. The tea rooms offered a variety of baked goods, light meals, and, of course, tea. They were known for their clean and pleasant atmosphere, which contributed to their popularity.

	==~~Tea Rooms~~==		=== Decline and Legacy ===
	The ~~ABC tea rooms were an integral part~~ of the ~~company's success. They offered a variety of baked goods, light meals,~~ and~~, of course, tea~~. The ~~tea rooms were designed to be comfortable~~ and ~~welcoming, attracting a diverse clientele. They played a role in~~ the ~~social and cultural life~~ of the ~~time, providing~~ a ~~space for conversation and relaxation~~.		The popularity of the Aerated Bread Company began to decline in the mid-20th century as competition increased and consumer preferences changed. The company eventually ceased operations, but its impact on British culture and the development of the tea room as a social institution remains significant.

	~~==Decline and Legacy==~~		== Related pages ==
	Despite its early success, the Aerated Bread Company faced increasing competition in the 20th century. Changes in consumer preferences and the rise of new dining establishments contributed to its decline. The company eventually ceased operations, but its impact on British culinary history remains significant.		* [[Tea room]]
			* [[Bread making]]
	==Related pages==		* [[History of baking]]
	* [[~~Bread~~]]
	* [[~~Tea (meal)~~]]
	* [[History of ~~tea in the United Kingdom~~]]
	* [[Victorian era]]

	~~==Gallery==~~
	~~<gallery>~~
	~~File:An_Aerated_Bread_Shop.jpg\|An Aerated Bread Shop~~
	~~</gallery>~~

	[[Category:Defunct companies of the United Kingdom]]		[[Category:Defunct companies of the United Kingdom]]
	[[Category:British ~~brands~~]]		[[Category:British bakeries]]
	[[Category:Tea houses]]		[[Category:Tea houses]]
	~~[[Category:Food and drink companies established in 1862]]~~

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{{short description|A historical British bakery and tea room chain}}

The '''Aerated Bread Company''' (ABC) was a British bakery and tea room chain, established in the 19th century. It was known for its innovative bread-making process and its popular tea rooms, which became a staple of British social life.

==History==
The Aerated Bread Company was founded in 1862 by [[Dr. John Dauglish]], who developed a unique method of bread-making that did not require yeast. This process, known as "aeration," involved using carbon dioxide to leaven the bread, resulting in a lighter and more easily digestible product.

===Founding and Early Years===
Dr. John Dauglish, a Scottish doctor, invented the aerated bread-making process in the 1850s. He patented his method and established the Aerated Bread Company in 1862 to commercialize his invention. The company quickly gained popularity due to the quality and health benefits of its bread.

===Expansion and Popularity===
The success of the Aerated Bread Company led to the opening of numerous branches across [[London]] and other parts of the [[United Kingdom]]. The company expanded its offerings to include tea rooms, which became fashionable meeting places for the public. These tea rooms were particularly popular among women, providing a respectable venue for social gatherings.

==Aerated Bread Process==
The aerated bread process was a significant innovation in the baking industry. Unlike traditional bread-making methods that relied on yeast fermentation, the aerated process used carbon dioxide to create the necessary rise in the dough. This method was not only faster but also produced bread that was free from the sour taste sometimes associated with yeast.

==Tea Rooms==
The ABC tea rooms were an integral part of the company's success. They offered a variety of baked goods, light meals, and, of course, tea. The tea rooms were designed to be comfortable and welcoming, attracting a diverse clientele. They played a role in the social and cultural life of the time, providing a space for conversation and relaxation.

==Decline and Legacy==
Despite its early success, the Aerated Bread Company faced increasing competition in the 20th century. Changes in consumer preferences and the rise of new dining establishments contributed to its decline. The company eventually ceased operations, but its impact on British culinary history remains significant.

==Related pages==
* [[Bread]]
* [[Tea (meal)]]
* [[History of tea in the United Kingdom]]
* [[Victorian era]]

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:An_Aerated_Bread_Shop.jpg|An Aerated Bread Shop
</gallery>

[[Category:Defunct companies of the United Kingdom]]
[[Category:British brands]]
[[Category:Tea houses]]
[[Category:Food and drink companies established in 1862]]

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