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Historians believe that ancient Egyptians produced as many as 40 different types of bread, referred to as ta. Among these, the spiral boiled bread, seen in the tomb of Pharaoh Ramses III, stands out due to its intricate shape and preparation method. Unfortunately, the lack of written recipes from that era means much of how they made this bread is based on interpretation from visual imagery.
Ancient Egyptians utilized various grains such as barley, emmer, kamut, and einkorn for bread-making. The process of making bread involved kneading, fermentation, and a unique cooking technique that often included boiling before baking. While some interpret boiling as an ancient technique for texture, others speculate that it could involve frying in oil.