On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Baked goods have been around for thousands bakery style blueberry muffins with sour cream years.

The art of baking was developed early during the Roman Empire. It was a highly famous art as Roman citizens loved baked goods and demanded them frequently for important occasions such as feasts and weddings. This trend became common, and soon, baked products were sold in streets of Rome, Germany, London, and more. A system of delivering baked goods to households arose as the demand increased significantly. This prompted bakers to establish places where people could purchase baked goods. The first open-air market for baked goods was established in Paris, and since then bakeries have become a common place to purchase delicious goods and to socialize. On July 7, 1928, a bakery in Chillicothe, Missouri introduced sliced bread using the automatic bread-slicing machine, invented by Otto Frederick Rohwedder.

While the bread initially failed to sell, due to its “sloppy” aesthetic, and the fact it went stale faster, it later became popular. World War II directly affected the bread industry in the UK. Baking schools closed during this time, so when the war ended there was a lack of skilled bakers. This resulted in new methods being developed to satisfy the world’s desire for bread, including chemical additives, premixes and specialised machinery.

Old methods of baking were almost completely eradicated when these new methods were introduced and the industry became industrialised. At War: Trouble on the Bread Line”. How do UK supermarkets operate their in-store bakeries? Please log in with your username or email to continue. By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy.