Bread wasn’t always a common staple. For centuries, it was a luxury only the rich could enjoy!
By Jiya Bhatt
Refined white flour was expensive and rare. Only nobles could afford those soft, pale loaves.
By Jiya Bhatt
Milling fine white flour took time and advanced tools — a privilege of the elite.
By Jiya Bhatt
Most people ate coarse, darker bread made from rye or barley cheaper but less “prestigious.”
By Jiya Bhatt
White bread signaled purity and class. It was so prized, peasants often couldn’t even buy it!
By Jiya Bhatt
Now, whole grain bread is the premium choice, and white bread is seen as basic
By Jiya Bhatt
From royal tables to everyday kitchens, bread reflects culture, tech, and society’s shifts.
By Jiya Bhatt