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4000 BCE: First Evidence of Bread Baking

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4000 BCE: First Evidence of Bread Baking

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Archaeologists discovered the world's oldest bread in Egypt! This flatbread was made from wild cereal grains and water. The ancient Egyptians were the first to use yeast in their bread-making process, revolutionizing baking forever. They also built the first dedicated bakeries and created over 50 varieties of bread!

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The Romans invented the world's first industrial bakery at the Janiculum hill! They used advanced water-powered mills to grind grain into flour, making bread production much more efficient. This technology helped feed the entire Roman Empire and changed baking forever.

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The first bagels were created in Krakow, Poland! According to legend, they were made as a tribute to King Jan Sobieski who saved Austria from Turkish invaders. The unique shape was inspired by his stirrup. Bagels became a staple of Jewish cuisine and later spread worldwide.

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During the 18th century, French bakers perfected the art of puff pastry and created famous treats like the croissant and pain au chocolat. The first official French pastry school opened in Paris, establishing France as a global leader in pastry making.

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1829: First American Baking Powder Patent

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1829: First American Baking Powder Patent

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In Providence, Rhode Island, the first American patent for baking powder was issued! This invention made baking much easier and more reliable. Before this, bakers had to use yeast or beaten eggs to make their baked goods rise. Baking powder revolutionized home baking!

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Reading, England became home to Huntley & Palmers, the first large-scale biscuit factory in the world! They used new steam-powered machinery to mass-produce biscuits, making sweet treats available to everyone. The factory was known as the 'biscuit town' and exported worldwide.

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The famous Betty Crocker test kitchen opened in Minneapolis! This marked the beginning of standardized recipes and cake mixes that would change home baking in America. The kitchen tested thousands of recipes to ensure they would work in any home oven.

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The Grupo Bimbo company in Mexico City became the world's largest bakery! This modern facility can produce millions of baked goods daily using advanced technology while still maintaining traditional baking methods. It shows how far we've come from the simple ovens of ancient Egypt!

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1500s: Portuguese Influence in Japanese Baking

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1500s: Portuguese Influence in Japanese Baking

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The introduction of Castella, a sponge cake, to Japan by Portuguese merchants during the 16th century marked a significant step in Japanese baking. It quickly became popular and is still a beloved treat in Japan today.

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During the Tang Dynasty (618–907), mooncakes emerged as a traditional Chinese pastry associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival. These round pastries filled with lotus seed paste became a symbol of family reunion and are still celebrated today.

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In Korea, the tradition of making tteok (rice cakes) has been prevalent since the 1800s. These cakes, made with steamed glutinous rice, are essential in Korean celebrations and represent longevity and prosperity.