Bread has transcended time and culture, its significance extending beyond mere sustenance. We encounter it everywhere, across the globe, in rites of passage, portrayed in literature and art, demonized or glorified by influencers and nutritionists of the day. All of this is because bread has never left the forefront of consumption. It’s an alimentary staple, simultaneously cherished and wasted, appreciated for how its flavors and aromas tap into our memories, reminding us of the loved ones we once shared the Earth with, yet also reviled as the first culprit for those extra pounds or any deviations from our ideal physique. Today, the way we obtain and consume bread raises pressing issues that force us to reevaluate our stance on this food product. In many cultures, discarding bread is forbidden, steeped in superstitions forecasting misfortune or calamity. I myself grew up in a family where leaving a morsel of bread uneaten was unthinkable. Certain par...