The first combination of bread ingredients and yeast most likely happened by accident. Since wild yeast is found naturally on grape skins and grains, the first wine and beer was probably made when grape juice or gruel was not consumed immediately. The yeast then fermented the food into an alcoholic beverage. It is believed that the first raised bread was made when an alcoholic drink or fermented honey was accidentally added to flatbread dough. As the dough rested, it began to rise.
Research shows that ancient Egypt was the home of modern bread.
At that time, bakers were already using different grains in their breads to create a variety of flavors. Wheat, the most common grain in Egypt, made a superior bread and became very popular. Different ingredients, such as honey, eggs, dates, seeds and spices, were also added to make breads more delicious. Different shaped loaves, including birds, fish and cows, were made for rituals and festivals as well as everyday eating. However, for the next 3,600 years, bread baking remained a fairly inconsistent affair.