Sliced bread - Wikipedia
WEBSliced bread is a loaf of bread that has been sliced with a machine and packaged for convenience, as opposed to the consumer cutting it with a knife. It was first sold in 1928, advertised as "the greatest forward step in the baking industry since bread was wrapped".
How Sliced Bread Became the ‘Greatest Thing’ - TIME
WEBOn this day, July 7, in 1928, a bakery in Chillicothe, Mo., was the first to sell pre-cut bread using Otto Frederick Rohwedder’s invention: the automatic bread-slicing machine.
History of Sliced Bread, the Greatest Invention - ThoughtCo
WEBFeb 28, 2018 · The story begins in 1928, when Otto Frederick Rohwedder created the "greatest invention"—pre-sliced bread. But, believe it or not, Rohwedder's innovation was initially met with skepticism.
When Was Sliced Bread Invented? | The History of Sliced Bread
WEBMay 28, 2021 · The short answer is that sliced bread was invented on July 7, 1928. The history of sliced bread is marked by innovation, a factory fire, wary consumers, a wartime ban and public outcry. It’s a little-known story full of drama and intrigue.
The Complete History Of Sliced Bread - Tasting Table
WEBSep 29, 2022 · Sliced bread had become a staple product of most American households, marketed especially towards busy housewives and women, many of whom were supporting their families while husbands were away...
Who Invented Sliced Bread? - HISTORY
WEBJan 16, 2015 · There’s evidence that humans have been baking bread in some form for about 30,000 years, but sliced bread has only been around since the early 20th century. The first automatically sliced...
A Slice of Genius: Uncovering Who Invented Sliced Bread
WEBDec 22, 2023 · The question of who Invented sliced bread leads us into an intriguing journey through culinary history. This narrative uncovers the story behind one of the most significant innovations in the way we consume bread, tracing its …
Take a Look at the Patents Behind Sliced Bread | Smithsonian
WEBJul 7, 2017 · The patent for the bread slicing machine explains how it worked: the machine moved the bread into the slicer and then a series of “endless cutting bands” sliced the loaf before moving...
History of Sliced Bread - The Invention of Bread Slicing Machine
WEBSliced bread, a loaf of bread that has been pre-sliced with a machine and packaged, appeared for the first time on the market in 1928. Before the invention of sliced bread, bread was baked at home or bought in loaves.
The best thing since sliced bread - National Museum of American …
WEBDec 17, 2009 · The common phrase, “the best thing since sliced bread,” as a way of hyping a new product or invention may have come into use based on an advertising slogan for Wonder Bread, the first commercial manufacturer of pre-wrapped, pre-sliced bread.