This July marks a dubious anniversary. It is 50 years since the invention of the Chorleywood bread process, which transformed bread-making in Britain. Before the war 'bread' meant something that took ...

From hot buttered toast to the simple sandwich, bread was once the staple of the British diet. But today it’s suffering from a serious image crisis — it’s become something of a health bogeyman, a food ...

There’s nothing better than a warm loaf of freshly baked bread, whether you get it from your local bakery or make it yourself. While The Great British Bake Off makes baking bread look easy, making ...

15:04, Thu, Jul 10, 2025 Updated: 15:04, Thu, Jul 10, 2025 Brits are being warned not to sniff mouldy bread, with experts saying doing so could trigger serious breathing problems. The warning comes ...

Freezing bread slightly increases its resistant starch, which may offer minor digestive and blood sugar benefits, while toasting can modestly lower its glycemic index. A freeze-then-toast combo may ...

Bread baking needn't just be for the upper crust. Keeley Bolger discovers that there's no better time to work your dough The French fought for theirs. The Egyptians paid pyramid workers in it. And us ...