Bread
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About
The basic definition of bread is baked dough made from grain and water; bread comes in different forms all over the world. Bread has been a vital part of the human diet since ancient times; the word for bread in ancient Egypt meant life. Most bread is actually alive due to the yeast used to make it rise. However, bread can also be leavened from additions of chemicals, such as baking powder or the combination of baking soda and an acid, or prepared unleavened (flat).
Information
Translations: Maize, Duona, Pâine, Kruh, Bánh mì, Chleb, Brood, रोटी, Pão, Хлеб, Ψωμί, خبز, 빵, Chléb, Хлеб, Tinapay, 面包, Pa, Kruh, Chlieb, Pane, לחם, Bröd, Roti, パン, Pain, Brot, Brød, Brød, Pan, Хліб, Leipä, Хляб
Physical Description
Bread comes all sorts of shapes, colors, textures and sizes. It can be sweet, grainy, soft or hard.
Colors: white to dark brown
Tasting Notes
Flavors: sweet,sour
Mouthfeel: Soft
Food complements: Cheese, Ham, Prosciutto, Corn, Bacon, Hotdogs
Wine complements: Syrah, Lambrusco, Sauvignon blanc
Beverage complements: Coffee, Tea, Milk
Substitutes: Cakes, Pastries, Cookies
Selecting and Buying
Seasonality: january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september, opctober, november, december
Choosing: Choose bread that is freshly made and made of the best quality ingredients.
Procuring: not applicable