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Unleavened bread was made in Egypt because raising agents, such as yeast had not been discovered yet. This then lead onto flats breads such as the tortillas we eat today.
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Ancient Egyptians discovered how to make leavened breads.
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Romans discovered how to make good quality bread.
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Roman Authorities saw that bread was such an important part of peoples diet that they allowed bread to be given without charge to adult males.
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Greeks began to make bread from barley and wheat that was flavoured with milk, honey and seeds. They also made flat bread that was similar to pizza.
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King John in England introduced laws that governed the price of bread.
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English people served hot cross buns at special occasions to display their wealth.
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Baker's Yeast - Baker's yeast is the common name for the strains of yeast commonly used as a leavening agent in baking bread and bakery products.
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Started using more intense machines to need the bread and to control of gases touching dough, to dramatically reduce the fermentation period and the time taken to produce a loaf at the expense of taste and nutrition so you can make more bread for people to eat.