Talk:Bread

Preparation References

I feel if we properly reference many of the preparation content this article would be significantly closer to B-class. I am having trouble finding sources for many of the content in preparation. I do not have much expertise in bread making and am not sure whether certain information is accurate. Does anybody know of any sources we can use?

Guinness records

I think even after split, we should include the Guinness world record information here. From Bread in Europe:

• According to Guinness World Records, Turkey has the largest per capita consumption of bread in the world as of 2000, with 199.6 kg (440 lb) per person; Turkey is followed in bread consumption by Serbia and Montenegro with 135 kg (297 lb 9.9 oz), and Bulgaria with 133.1 kg (293 lb 6.9 oz).

We can rephrase and write something like this (I could not edit the main article, do I need to request a protected edit? It does not seem protected.) In Europe subsection of Cultural significance section, before the 'variety' discussion:

• Bread is a stable food throughout Europe. According to Guinness World Records, in 2000, the three countries that had the largest per capita consumption of bread were from Balkans in Europe. Turkey had the largest per capita consumption, with 199.6 kg (440 lb) per person; followed by Serbia and Montenegro with 135 kg (297 lb 9.9 oz), and Bulgaria with 133.1 kg (293 lb 6.9 oz). Newer sources claim Germany from Europe is the top per capita consumer followed by Chile in Americas. <insert sources here> Also, an enormous variety of bread is available across Europe. In Germany alone, more than 300 kinds of bread are produced, along with more than a thousand types of bread rolls and pastries.

A problem is that the 'newer' sources have reliability issues. Bulgu (talk)

References

etymology

Text about OE hlaf isn't about the etymology of bread but the etymology of loaf.

Semi-protected edit request on 13 September 2023

add the word "Bagel" to the section "Types of bread" with a link to the page for bagels 216.188.217.215 (talk) 15:39, 13 September 2023 (UTC)

 Not done: That section doesn't list every single type of bread; that's in its own article, where bagels are covered.  BelowTheSun  (T•C) 15:49, 13 September 2023 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 18 February 2024

The "Bread's Crust(s)" has/have also shown a significant increase in the ability to whistle. In a recent study, 91 out of 100 students that not only couldn't whistle, but also never ate their bread crust, could whistle after only 3 months. One month into the study, 53 students could effectively whistle with different tones and harmony. 24.214.42.250 (talk) 10:09, 18 February 2024 (UTC)

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Justarandomamerican (talk) Have a good day! 12:13, 18 February 2024 (UTC)