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Did you know that bread was originally flat? It was made with flour and water, then set out on a stone to bake in the sun. The discovery of yeast was an accident. Wild yeast carried by the wind fell on some dough and made it rise. Today, there are many different kinds of yeast breads that you can either buy or bake at home. Bread in its varied flavors and shapes can add interest and valuable. nutrients to your meals. Bagel This yeast bread takes its name from its shape. Bagel is a Yiddish word meaning ring or bracelet. A bagel is hard and glazed on the outside, with a tough, chewy texture inside. It is made of wheat flour (sometimes in combination with other flours) and water. Some recipes also use eggs and onions. The dough is cut into shaped, dropped briefly into water that is almost boiling, and then baked. Bagels are often eaten with cream cheese as a breakfast or brunch food. Babka Babka is a Polish coffee cake. This yeast bread is flavored with orange rind, raisi...