Introduction & Background

the evolution of baking

Baking, a culinary tradition cherished worldwide, has a fascinating history that extends deep into the heart of Africa and beyond. The roots of baking can be traced back to ancient Egypt, where it emerged as one of the earliest forms of food preparation.

Ancient Egypt’s ingenious bakers developed ovens and techniques that laid the foundation for modern baking. These early bakers experimented with various ingredients, shaping dough into different forms, and discovered that heat could transform humble ingredients like wheat, barley, and millet into delectable, sustaining sustenance.

As the Egyptian civilization flourished, their baking knowledge disseminated to other cultures, becoming a global phenomenon that
transcended borders and centuries. Africa’s Greatest Baker’s is therefore a community of people who share a profound passion of this unique African invention.