Bread

The earliest bakery discovered in the world was born in ancient Egypt more than 2,5 years ago BC. Around the 13th century BC, Moses led the Hebrews to migrate and brought bread-making technology out of Egypt. Up to now, during the Jewish Passover, an expanded cake-like bread called "matzo" is still made to commemorate the Jews' departure from Egypt. At the end of the 2nd century AD, the baker's guild in Rome unified the technology of making bread and yeast species. After practical comparison, they chose the yeast liquid for brewing as the standard yeast.

In the long years of ancient times, white bread was a luxury of upper-class dignitaries, and ordinary people could only eat black bread made of rye. Until the 19th century, flour processing machinery was greatly developed, wheat varieties were improved, and bread became soft, smooth and white.

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The earliest cakes were made of several simple materials. The early economic and trade routes imported exotic spices from the Far East to the north, nuts, toilet water, citrus fruits, dates and figs from the Middle East, and sugar cane from eastern and southern countries.

In the dark ages of Europe, these rare materials were only possessed by monks and nobles, and their pastry creations were honey gingerbread and flat hard biscuits. Slowly, with the frequent trade, the eating habits of western countries have changed completely.

Soldiers and Arab businessmen returning home from the Crusades spread the use of spices and recipes in the Middle East. In several major commercial towns in Central Europe, bakers' trade associations have also been organized. At the end of the middle century, spices have been widely used by wealthy families all over Europe, which has further enhanced the imaginative pastry baking technology. When nuts and sugar became popular, almond paste became popular. This almond paste was baked in a relief mold made of wood carving, and the patterns on the mold were related to religious teachings.

Cake first originated in the West, and then it was slowly introduced to China.

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the origin of all kinds of cakes

the origin of birthday cakes

Europeans in medieval times believed that birthdays were the day when the soul was most vulnerable to the invasion of demons, so on birthdays, relatives and friends would gather around to give their blessings and send cakes to bring good luck and drive away demons.

At first, only kings were entitled to have birthday cakes. Up to now, no matter adults or children, they can buy a beautiful cake on their birthdays and enjoy the blessings from everyone.

the origin of the full moon cake

when a baby is full moon, it is inevitable to pray to God to worship his ancestors and then shave his fetal hair. Adults always hope that the baby will grow up quickly. On the day of the full moon, grandparents will send many full moon cakes to the baby, hoping that the grandson (female) will win the first prize and have a full life.

With the progress of the times, giving cakes at the full moon means "fluffy hair", wishing the baby a prosperous future.

The origin of the wedding cake

It is said that the wedding cake first appeared in ancient Rome. The word cake comes from English, and its original meaning is flat bread. At the same time, it also means "happiness".

In ancient times, when rich children held a wedding, they all made a special cake, which was not only eaten by the bride and groom at the wedding reception, but also invited the guests to celebrate the wedding. The guests expect themselves to share the happiness of the newlyweds. Therefore, the cake was cut on the bride's head at that time.

In Europe, guests invited to the wedding also have a habit of stacking their own bread with spices high on the table, so that the bride and groom can kiss each other on both sides of the "bread mountain". At this time, the bread mountain also symbolizes happiness.

At first, the cake was made no different from bread. The cake was made by kneading milk and flour into a flat circle. Now the wedding cake is becoming more and more exquisite and luxurious.

the origin of black forest cake

in fact, Schwarzwaelder Kirschtorte should be translated into "black forest cherry cream cake". Because Schwarzwaelder in German is black forest, and Kirschtorte means cherry cream cake. After careful study, the Black Forest, to put it bluntly, is really just a "cherry cream cake without chocolate".

According to legend, in ancient times, whenever there was a bumper harvest of cherries in the black forest area, farmers would not only make the surplus cherries into jam, but also very generously put the cherries in the interlayer of the cake or decorate the cake carefully. When making the whipped cream of the cake, a lot of cherry juice will be added ~ and this cake, which is mainly made of cherry and whipped cream, will become the so-called "black forest cake" after it is spread from the black forest to other places!

Although most pastry chefs in Germany use a lot of chocolate when making the Black Forest at present, the real protagonist of the Black Forest cake is the delicious and rich cherry! In the past, there were cases in Germany where consumers sued a black forest cake for its low cherry content. Therefore, the German government has also made relevant regulations on this national treasure black forest, such as the cream part of the black forest cake, which must contain at least 8 grams of cherry juice!

So the black forest really doesn't mean black. And black forest cake is not synonymous with chocolate cake! The Black Forest is a mountainous area located in the southwest of Germany, which belongs to the black forest area from Baden Baden, baden-baden to Freiburg. Today, even if you come to the Black Forest, you may not be lucky to taste the black forest cake without chocolate everywhere. However, when you have the opportunity to enjoy the black forest here, you may wish to pay close attention to the small cherries in the cake, so that you can get to know the outside of the black forest again, and don't forget to feel the freshness hidden in the deep taste buds.

The origin of Vienna chocolate almond cake

The p>Hotel Imperial was opened in 1873 and was once a concentrated place for the rich and powerful. From the "k.u.k Hof-imperial" in the imperial period to the "Hotel lmperial" later, it has always been the best hotel in Austria. In 1994, it was selected as one of the best hotels in the world.

There is also a little legend. In order to celebrate the opening of the restaurant and show the glory of the emperor Franz-joseph, a cake with special taste baked by a pastry chef Xaver Loibner was not only loved by the emperor, but also named it "Imperial Torte" and regarded as "sweet greetings". Taste it carefully. First of all, you will taste the delicious milk chocolate on the outer layer of the cake and slowly melt with the sweet almond flavor on the tip of your tongue. Then the broken almonds in the cake will fill your taste and be released with the fragrance of cocoa, leaving it in your mouth perfectly and delicately.

the origin of Cheesecake

cheese cake, or cheese cake and cheesecake, is a kind of western dessert. It has a soft top layer, mixed with special cheese, such as ricotta cheese or cream cheese, plus sugar and other ingredients, such as eggs, cream and fruit. Cheese cakes usually have biscuits as the bottom layer, and there are several fixed flavors, such as vanilla cheese cake and chocolate cheese cake. As for the decoration on the surface, it is often strawberries or blueberries.

sometimes cheese cake looks more like a kind of pie than ordinary cake.

Jane's Cheese Cake is known to have originated in ancient Greece, and was made as a dessert for the Athens Olympic Games in 776. Then the Romans spread cheese cakes from Greece to Europe. In the 19th century, it followed the immigrants and spread to America.

Famous shops

In new york City, USA, the most delicious cheese cake shop is called "Juniors", which is located in Brooklyn. In Taipei, Taiwan Province, the most delicious cheese cake shop is located in Tianmu.

The origin of brownies

Chocolate brownies are also called brownies, walnut brownies or Boston brownies. It is a kind of small cake cut into pieces with rich layers, which is baked with a lot of dark chocolate. It is named brownie because of its luxurious brown color.

There is a very interesting story about the origin of Brownie. It is said that a fat black mammy wore an apron and baked a soft and delicious chocolate cake in the kitchen. As a result, she forgot to send the cream first, but the unexpected failed work, the cake that was supposed to be thrown away, was delicious when the old mother tasted it. Brownie cake, a "lovely mistake", has thus become the most representative cake in American families.

Italian dessert-the origin of Tiramisu

There is a warm story about the origin of Tiramisu: during World War II, an Italian soldier was going to war, but there was almost nothing at home. In order to prepare dry food for him, his loving wife put all the biscuits and bread that could be eaten at home into a cake, which was called Tiramisu. Whenever the soldier eats Tiramisu on the battlefield, he will think of his home and his beloved family.

Tiramisu, Tiramisu, in Italian, means "take me away", taking away not only delicious food, but also love and happiness.

Austrian dessert-the origin of the sand cake

The sand cake originated in 1832. Franz.Sacher, a chef of a prince, developed a sweet chocolate trap, which was loved by the royal family. Later, at that time, Sache Ho-te, a sand restaurant frequented by nobles, also used sand cake as a signature snack. However, what is its exclusive secret recipe is still an endless dessert lawsuit. Demel, a pastry shop, claims to have bought the original cookbook provided by members of Shajia family with a large sum of money, while Shajia restaurant insists that only their cakes respect the traditional taste of the founder. Although the lawsuit has not been solved, the unique combination of chocolate cake and apricot peach has already spread all over the world, and it has been constantly multiplied and created by tens of thousands of pastry chefs, becoming a national treasure dessert representing Austria.

Austrian dessert-the origin of Stallone cake

For hundreds of years, it has a simple shape, complicated practices and a mysterious proportion of materials. Only a few old cake shops can cook it. In Austria, the value of Stallone cake is rare, and its value is not lost to that of sand cake. Chaonuo Cake Shop is the mysterious and delicious source of Stallone Cake. It is said that its taste and shape have never changed since the 19th century, and it is all handmade, only knowing that its ingredients are almonds, hazelnuts, sugar, chocolate and Austria's unique round cakes (Oblaten). As for the recipes and practices, only two chefs in Chaonuo Cake Shop know it. Stallone cake is crisp, sweet and charming, with a long aftertaste, so those who are not addicted to sweetness can't eat more. Even in Chaonuo old shop, Stallone only produces 13 pieces a year.

Japanese dessert-the origin of Castella cake

In the 17th century, Portuguese missionaries and businessmen traveled across the ocean to Nagasaki. What they brought, such as glass, tobacco, bread and so on, were all novel things for the local people. In order to establish mutual friendship, these foreigners tried some ways to please the local people. Missionaries distributed wine to nobles and desserts to civilians, hoping to spread Christianity. Businessmen make cakes in large quantities and distribute them to the people on the streets. At that time, a kind of cake made of sugar, eggs and flour was very popular. The Japanese asked about the dessert from Castella Kingdom. As a result, the Japanese mistakenly passed down Castella as the name of dessert, which is the origin of Castella.

The famous French cake-Saha cake (France)

It is said that it was invented in 1832 by the French-born "Saha", the full-time chef of the Australian diplomat "Mettierney" in France, at the age of 16. Because the diplomat "Metz Tilnisi" likes sweets, he has to taste different desserts every day. As a result, "Saha" tried to combine many ingredients that are not usually used for snacks, and finally completed this "Saha cake". Later, in 1876, Edward, the son of Saha, founded Saha HOTEL, which he and his wife Anna developed and became one of the famous cakes in France.

Yule log, a snack of the New Year's Festival-(France)

"Yule is actually the old name of Christmas, from the Vikings to the winter celebrations to the present. The traditional Christmas in England is to cut wood in the Woods, drag it back and put it in the fireplace, and burn it for 12 days from Christmas Eve. This wood is called Yulelog!

It was originally a necessary festive snack for French people to spend Christmas. On Christmas Eve, no matter where the French work, vagrants will hurry back to their hometowns for reunion. Just like China people, they have the habit of family reunion and vigil. When staying up until midnight, the whole family usually gather in front of the heater to eat wood cakes with coffee or black tea, while driving away the chill, on the other hand, they also take the opportunity to contact the feelings of the family.

The famous school in the newspaper-BostonCreamPie)- (USA)

In fact, it is not pie, but sponge cake (muffin)

It is said that the name originated in 1855, and a new york newspaper printed a cookbook called puddingpiecake, which did not contain the chocolate syrup of Boston Pie today. Then in 1856, a man named Harvey D.Parker opened a ParkerHouse restaurant in Boston, and there was a pudding pie cake with chocolate syrup on the menu. It is said that this is the Boston pie we know today.

The birth of the Middle Ages-Souffle)- (France)

Why do people invent this souffle that makes people feel like they haven't eaten anything after eating it? This is closely related to the social atmosphere of greed and insatiable desire at that time. At that time, the wealthy people spent several times more time eating than working. Often, there were three or four people's dinners, and there were more than a dozen or twenty dishes to eat. In the end, the guests only moved their knives and forks and tasted them. After the banquet, all afternoon, only the sound of burping was heard one after another. This social phenomenon of "afternoon burping" lasted for half a century, and it was not until the people who caused social cleansing came to an end that "even nothingness" could not escape materialization and was doomed to collapse due to excessive expansion. 」。

In order to correct the bad diet, the chefs specially use tasteless and weightless protein to change it into this empty food. However, the chefs are afraid of over-inflated nihilism, and as predicted, they will eventually escape the fate of collapse, so they try their best to let Shufuli eat before serving it to guests.