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Celebrate National Homemade Bread Day with the tastiest and freshest loaves - make them with love and enjoy the delicious aroma that fills your home!
It's time to celebrate National Homemade Bread Day on November 17! This day has been celebrated for centuries, with people around the world baking fresh bread in their homes. Making your own bread is a great way to connect with loved ones and share something delicious. Plus, there's nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked bread wafting through your home!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>3000 BC</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Earliest Bread Records</div><div class='timeline-text'>Archaeologists believe that humans started baking bread around 5000 years ago in ancient Egypt.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Industrialization of Bread</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Industrial Revolution introduced factory-made bread, drastically changing how people sourced their bread.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1928</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Invention of Sliced Bread</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Chillicothe Baking Company sells the first sliced bread, leading to the popular phrase "the best thing since sliced bread".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1973</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Bread Maker</div><div class='timeline-text'>Panasonic introduces the first automatic bread maker which simplifies the process of making homemade bread.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1989</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Artisan Bread Revival</div><div class='timeline-text'>The publication of "Artisan Baking Across America" by Maggie Glezer contributes to a renewed appreciation for traditional bread making techniques.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Bake a loaf</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your favorite ingredients, knead the dough and bake your own delicious bread. There are endless recipes to choose from, so you can get creative and make something unique.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Try a new recipe</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Do some research online and find a new type of bread to try. You could bake everything from classic French baguettes to sourdough to braided challah.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share with friends</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Share the love by giving freshly baked loaves of bread as gifts. Your friends will appreciate the gesture and enjoy the flavor.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Experiment with flavors</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Mix up the ingredients and create your own flavored breads. Try adding herbs, spices, nuts, dried fruit or cheese for an extra special treat.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a bakery</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Stop in at your local bakery and pick up some freshly baked goods. From ciabatta to focaccia, there is sure to be something that will tantalize your taste buds.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Homemade bread is delicious</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>There's nothing quite like the smell of a freshly baked loaf of bread. Homemade bread not only tastes amazing but it can also be made with healthier and nutrient-packed ingredients that store-bought loaves often lack. Plus, it's incredibly satisfying to watch your hard work come to fruition!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Baking bread can be therapeutic</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The process of mixing, kneading, and kneading some more can be very meditative and calming. You get to decide how you want your dough to look and feel and watching as it slowly transforms in the oven is really quite delightful!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Homemade bread is cheaper than store bought</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Making homemade bread often requires fewer ingredients compared to store bought—think flour, yeast, oil, milk or water—and typically costs much less per loaf than pre-baked loaves. This makes it perfect for when you're looking to save money without sacrificing quality or taste!</p></div></div>
National Homemade Bread Day is celebrated on November 17 every year. In 2024, National Homemade Bread Day will occur on a Sunday.
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