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Chapter 1

• Baking is one of the world's oldest occupations. Grains have been one of the most important foods to sustain human life.The early development of grains took place mostly in the eastern Mediterranean regions, where grains were especially abundant. Unleavened flatbreads made from grain pastes are the first step to the development of modern breads. Gluten is essential in bread making. It is a protein that gives wheat its strength and stability. Much of the history of bread development relies on accidental discoveries. One of the most important was made by the Gauls, who discovered bread became light and well-leavened when the froth from beer was added to the dough. This was the first use of a controlled yeast source for breads.