Today, it’s almost difficult to find anyone who doesn’t have a passion for baking or who isn’t interested in digging into a brownie. This is probably what brought about the celebration of World Baking Day in 2012 when it first began. Here are a few interesting facts about baking to help keep you inspired.
So, when did baking really begin you ask? Well, that’s a hard question to answer. But what we can tell you is that it’s been around for about 14,000 years roughly! No wonder baking feels so natural to a human being these days. The world’s first oven is said to be over 6,500 years old!
Most archaeologists say that baking bread goes back to the time of the ancient Greeks. The first people to use yeast were the Egyptians to make their bread. What about cake? Well, we know that the word came into use in the 13th century.
Cakes in the early days were actually sweetened bread. The chef would add either sugar or honey for sweetness. As the ingredients grew cheaper through the years, cakes evolved into being what it tastes like and feels like today.
Wondering about how to show your appreciation for all the lovely baked products we can consume today? Head to your local bakery and grab some of your favourite bakes to enjoy with family and friends. You can also try baking something new!
We at Serendib Flour Mills would like to appreciate all the hard workers in the industry who have acquired their baking skills with much dedication and sacrifice to bring us some of the most delicious sweet and savoury treats. We appreciate all home bakers as well, we hope you continue to create novel items on your menus with our premium quality flour!