Ancient Egypt: Food

Food in Ancient Egypt

What did they eat?

• The staple food in ancient Egypt was bread.
• They did also have fruits, vegetables, lamb, and goats ​​​​​​​
• Main drink was beer made from barley.

Why was bread the staple?

• In ancient Egypt, the Egyptians were payed in wheat for their jobs.
• Used wheat to make bread in clay ovens.

Clay ovens

• PLaced outside of houses because the fire caused to much heat
• Used to make food