Baker
A baker is somebody who makes bread. Some bakers also make cakes and desserts, but a traditional baker only makes bread. The place where a baker works is called a bakehouse or a bakery.
The ancient Egyptians made the first-ever bread in 8000 BC. In the Middle Ages, most landlords had a bakery. They had a public oven, and housewives brought the dough to the baker to cook.
Bread is now much sweeter than it was in the Middle Ages because a lot of corn syrup or honey is used.
Baker Media
The Baker (c. 1681); oil-on-canvas painting by Job Adriaensz Berckheyde (1630–1693) now held by the Worcester Art Museum.
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A medieval baker and his apprentice
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Bread of Eucharist in the Churches of the East (Prosphorus). Unlike Catholic hosts, this is leavened bread.
A rolling pin is used to work dough.
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Bakery in Riyadh with traditional Afghan Bread (Tamees)
