Bread is a staple food which is prepared by baking, steaming, or frying dough. Bread consists minimally of flour and water; salt is present in most cases; and usually a leavening agent such as yeast is used. Breads may also contain spices (such as caraway seed) and grains (sesame, poppy seeds) which are often used for decorative purposes. There are a wide variety of breads and preferred varieties often vary from region to region.
Breads can be eaten plain or topped with butter, peanut butter, or other nut butter; preserves or sweet spreads such as jam, j... Read More