The History of Baking

Baking is one of the oldest occupations of the human race. The profession that today includes baking artisan sourdough breads and assembling elegant pastries and desserts began thousands of years ago with the gathering of wild grasses and seeds and the grinding of those seeds between stones.
Today the profession of baker and pastry chef are growing quickly. Thousands of skilled people are needed every year. Baking offers ambitious workers the chance of finding satisfaction in an industry that is challenging and rapidly changing.
Before you start practicing, it is good to know a little about the baking profession.