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If you grew up under socialism, then you surely remember the smell and taste of freshly baked bread that you and your mother bought at the bakery in the morning. Do you still remember its excellent flavor? And why isn’t today’s bread as good anymore?
The bread you can buy these days is industrially prepared, at least in the larger shops. You can buy fresh baked goods of various kinds at any hour of the day or night, but they will never taste as good as in the old days of handmade production.
Historic bakeries had their charm
One of the reasons why bread under socialism tasted so good may have been the fact of handmade production. Back then, bakeries smelled from early morning and, as soon as they opened, had absolutely fresh and still warm baked goods available. You may also recall that before you even got home you would nibble a piece of fresh bread on the way from the bakery, because its aroma was simply irresistible.
Another reason why baked goods in the time of socialism tasted better is the quality of the ingredients. It was thanks to the manual, honest processing and high-quality ingredients that the final product was tender, soft, fragrant, and so tasty.
A favorite treat was bread with sugar
Do you remember the time when jam was not plentiful? Back then children would dip a slice of bread in water and then sprinkle sugar on it. This sweet treat made from fresh bread was an excellent alternative to a slice of bread with marmalade. Another favorite treat was a slice of bread coated and fried in egg with vanilla sugar on top. This combination may seem strange to you, but if you try it, you’ll never want to taste bread any other way.
The smell of fresh bread simply cannot be matched by any other scent. It evokes a feeling of nostalgia and childhood memories in us, or it can awaken previously unseen cravings. Try these tips for flavoring fresh baked goods and reminisce about your childhood.
