The Story of a Loaf of Bread

"The Story of a Loaf of Bread" by T. B. (Thomas Barlow) Wood is a scholarly exploration of how bread is made, covering everything from planting wheat to baking the final product. The account, written in the early 1900s, explains the details of growing wheat, the importance of wheat quality, and milling. Early on, the writing discusses how easily wheat can adapt as a crop, and what makes it profitable for farmers, including historical changes in wheat production, the science of how it grows, and how farming methods impact yield. It's a full explanation of how farmers, millers, and bakers must work together.