The farmer sows grains of wheat in the field.

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Where does bread come from?

The farmer sows grains of wheatin the field.

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Where does bread come from?

It takes about six months for thegrain to grow into wheat.

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Where does bread come from?

Once the wheat is fully grown it isharvested using a combine harvester.

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Where does bread come from?

The harvested grain is ground intoflour by machines at the mill.

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Where does bread come from?

The flour is packed into bagsand delivered to the shops.

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Where does bread come from?

To make a loaf of bread, the flour ismixed with salt, yeast and warm

water to make a dough.

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7The dough is baked in the oven.

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8Once it has cooled the loaf can be

sliced and eaten.