The History and Application of Bread Crumbs
The historical origin and development of breadcrumbs is a story full of western table culture.
Origin: The origin of the word breadcrumbs can be traced back to the early 19th century in Britain. In the past, breadcrumbs referred to the remaining bread crumbs, especially due to the popularity of sliced bread, breadcrumbs became relatively common.
Early use: In the early years, bread was a staple food, and it was inevitable that there would be surplus. In order to prevent bread from spoiling, people crushed the remaining bread into irregular bran-like particles, which were not only easy to package and preserve, but also could be used as food ingredients in the future.
Culinary application: By chance, someone tried to sprinkle discarded breadcrumbs on the surface of meat such as steaks and beef patties, originally just to add color or avoid waste. However, the surface of the fried meat was attached with crispy breadcrumbs, which tasted surprisingly good and was more popular than meat without breadcrumbs. This discovery spread quickly, and breadcrumbs gradually became a common ingredient on the surface of fried foods.
Development of production technology: With the growing demand for breadcrumbs, people began to seek more efficient and professional production methods. As a result, breadcrumb production equipment came into being. This equipment adds a crushing process to the bread production process, making the production of bread crumbs more automated and large-scale.
Global spread: Bread crumbs originally came from Austria, then to France, and then spread all over the world, through the Silk Road, and finally to China.
Modern application: Today, bread crumbs are widely used in the production of various fried foods, becoming an indispensable choice for improving taste and adding flavor.
The history of bread crumbs shows how humans transform surplus food into valuable ingredients, and over time, this simple ingredient has become an indispensable part of global cooking. And to this day, its cooking methods are diverse. Here are some common cooking methods:
Fried chicken nuggets: After coating the chicken nuggets with our carefully formulated batter and predust flour, coat them with a layer of bread crumbs, and fry them in hot oil until golden brown, you can make fried chicken nuggets that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Fried fish: In addition to fried chicken nuggets, bread crumbs can also be used to fry fish. After coating the fish with our special formulated batter and predust flour, and then with a layer of bread crumbs, the fried fish tastes crispy and very delicious.
Baking: Bread crumbs also have certain applications in baking. For example, when making cookies or cakes, you can add some breadcrumbs to the dough or batter to increase the layered texture.
Steak: When making steak, you can sprinkle a layer of breadcrumbs on the steak and then fry it to make the surface of the steak more crispy.
Soup: In some Western soups, some breadcrumbs are also added to increase the taste and flavor of the soup.
Roasted vegetables: Breadcrumbs can also be used to roast vegetables to add taste and aroma to them. You can cut the vegetables into cubes or strips and mix them with olive oil and seasonings. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly on the vegetables and bake them in a preheated oven.
Fried rice and fried noodles: If you want to add some unusual taste to fried rice or fried noodles, try adding breadcrumbs. When the fried rice or fried noodles are almost done, sprinkle some breadcrumbs in the pan and stir-fry them gently.
Meatballs and meatloaf: Breadcrumbs are also one of the secret weapons for making meatballs and meatloaf. When making meatballs or meatloaf, you can add breadcrumbs to the meat mixture to help absorb excess moisture, making the meatballs or meatloaf more plump and springy.
These methods show the versatility of breadcrumbs in cooking, whether as a coating for fried foods, adding texture to baked goods, or as a thickener for soups.
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