Bread

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Bread

Bread (/brɛd/), from the Old English brēad, is a staple food prepared from a dough of flour and water, usually by baking. Throughout recorded history, it has been a prominent food in large parts of the world and is one of the oldest man-made foods, having been of significant importance since the dawn of agriculture.

Etymology

The word "bread" comes from the Old English brēad, which means "piece" or "morsel". It is related to the Old High German brot, the Old Norse brauð, and the Gothic 𐌱𐍂𐌰𐌿𐌳𐍃 (brauds).

Types of Bread

There are many different types of bread, including:

  • Whole wheat bread: Bread made from whole grain wheat flour.
  • Rye bread: Bread made with various proportions of flour from rye grain.
  • Sourdough: Bread made by the fermentation of dough using naturally occurring lactobacilli and yeast.
  • Baguette: A long, thin loaf of French bread.
  • Pita: A type of round pocket bread widely consumed in many Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Balkan cuisines.

Nutritional Information

Bread is a significant part of the human diet, providing about one-fifth of the total food energy and protein worldwide. The nutrient composition of bread, however, can vary widely, depending on the type of grain used and the way it is prepared.

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