Bread is one of the oldest and most universal foods in human history. Present for millennia in all cultures, it has accompanied the evolution of man, transforming from a simple cereal dough to a true symbol of sharing, culture and civilization.
But how did bread come about? And why does it continue to have a special place on our tables?
🌾 The origins of bread: an ancient invention
The history of bread begins about 10,000 years ago, with the beginning of agriculture. The first grain doughs were prepared by Near Eastern peoples and baked on hot stones. These were simple flatbreads made from coarse flour and water.
Later, around 3,500 BC, the Egyptians were the first to discover natural leavening: thanks to a dough forgotten in the sun, bread became softer and tastier. This discovery revolutionized bread-making and spread to ancient Greece and then to the Roman Empire, where the first public bakeries were established.
🥖 Bread in the Middle Ages and Later Ages
In the Middle Ages, bread became a central element of the European diet. The use of communal ovens in villages became widespread, and each family contributed its own flour to bake bread.
With the arrival of the Modern Age and the invention of more efficient ovens, the first professional bakeries were born, while bread began to take on different shapes and flavors from region to region.
Today there are hundreds of varieties of bread in the world, but the symbolic and cultural value of this food remains unchanged.
🍞 Bread today: a choice of quality and tradition
In an age dominated by industrial products, homemade bread represents a return to simplicity, care, and quality. More and more restaurants are rediscovering the art of kneading by hand, choosing natural flours, and rising with patience, just as it was done in the old days.
❤️ Homemade bread at Del Ponte Restaurant
At Ristorante Pizzeria del Ponte in Minusio, we have decided to honor this tradition: our bread is baked fresh daily right in the kitchen.
We use wholesome ingredients, slow rising and careful baking to bring you fragrant, warm and fragrant bread that perfectly accompanies our Mediterranean dishes, grilled meats and our famous homemade gnocchi.
For us, bread is not just a side dish, but a caring gesture that welcomes and pampers each guest from the very first bite.
📣 Come and try it out!
Reserve your table and discover the smell and taste of real artisan bread, freshly baked.
📍 Ristorante Pizzeria Del Ponte – Via San Gottardo 86, 6648 Minusio
📞 Tel: 091 751 65 55
🌐 ristorantedelponte.ch
📧 Email: infodelponte@gmail.com
