Bread

From time immemorial, bread is not only considered a source of life and a symbol of labor, but also the basis of the diet of many peoples. According to the ancient Slavic custom, a loaf with a saltwater in the middle was presented on an embroidered rushnik, which testified to the hospitality of the owners. It is not for nothing that the Russian language is simply replete with proverbs and sayings that are associated with bread: for example, "There will be bread - there will be a song, " "Bread is the head of everything. " The healthy properties of bread, along with its high gastronomic qualities, have made this product an integral part of our table.

Fragrant fresh bread can be eaten as an independent dish, but it is often enjoyed by spreading peanut or butter, margarine, jam, jam, marmalade, jelly, honey. Basically, you get a simple dish called a sandwich or sandwich. Interestingly, in some cultures, bread can also be used as a cutlery.

Composition of bread

The composition of bread, which is essentially a product obtained by heat treatment of dough, at least includes flour and water. In most cases, the additive is table salt, as well as baking powder in the form of compressed yeast or fast-acting yeast.

To make white bread, wheat flour is mainly used, while rye flour is also needed for black. In addition, you can find other types of bread - corn or barley. Some breads often include seasonings and spices such as cumin, raisins, nuts, dried apricots, garlic, sesame or poppy.

Bread varieties

Depending on each particular country, bread varies in recipe and has its own name:



bagel (USA);

biscuit (Western Europe);

brioche (Normandy, France);

Brecel (Germany);

Westphalian bread (Germany);

karavay (Russia, Ukraine, Belarus);

Matnakash (Armenia);

matzah (Israel);

naan (India);

lavash (Caucasus);

pita (Middle East);

pizza (Italy);

tandyr-nan (Central Asia);

tortilla (Mexico);

folar (Portugal);

French baguette (France);

chapati (India);

ciabatta (Italy);

black bread (CIS);

yuha (Azerbaijan).



According to the baking method, bread varieties are divided into form (baked in baking form) and hearth (cooked on baking sheet). For ordinary consumers, it is customary to divide this delicious product into white bread and black bread.

The Benefits of Bread

Along with cereals, legumes and potatoes, the benefit of bread lies in the presence of a valuable vegetable protein, which contains essential amino acids - methionine and lysine.

This product is rich in vitamins of group B. In addition, the benefits of bread for our body in the content of a large amount of necessary minerals and fiber are obvious.

Harm of bread

Due to the rather high calorie content of bread, which is 201 kcal, doctors do not recommend getting carried away with this product for people with overweight, as well as for obesity and diabetes. Abuse of this fragrant flour product can lead to unpleasant consequences that will manifest themselves in the undesirable harm of bread, such as shortness of breath and an increase in blood sugar levels, not to mention extra centimeters.