The History of Baking

Kayla Cobb
Mr. Jenkins
Honors English 11
3 April 2009

History of Baking

Summary:

This article from joyofbaking.com has the history of different baked goods. One was the Amarettie Cookie. It is the Italian name for macaroons. They are crispy on the outside but are moist and soft on the inside. They “originated in Venice Italy during the Renaissance period” (Jaworski). They have almonds, sugar, and egg whites in them. They were often served with “a sweet dessert wine, or ice cream.” The angel food cake was named because of its lightness and because it was said to be the “food of the angels”. There are quite a few egg whites in the cakes to make them so light. Banana Bread recipes became very popular in the 1960s when hearty breads were all the rage. Biscotti is said to have originated during Columbus's time and credited to an Italian baker who originally served them with Tuscan wines. They became so popular that every province developed their own flavored version. Because of their long storage ability they were an ideal food for sailors, soldiers, and fisherman. There were more baked items included in the article.

Response:

The many different baked foods that were discovered in the past are still loved by people world-wide. The biscotti that originated during Columbus’s time, Angel food cake, and all of the other deserts mentioned in this article are still around today because people love baked goods and will never get tired of them. The different foods show the history of baking and how long ago baking started.

Citation:
Jaworski, Rick. "Baking History." Baking & Dessert Recipes & Pictures. 1997. JobyofBaking.com. 3 Apr 2009 .