Authentic breads of Ukraine

Abstract

Bakery products are an important daily source of energy for almost the entire population, providing up to 30-40% of the necessary energy, vegetable proteins, digestible carbohydrates, dietary fibers, vitamins B1, B2, PP and some minerals. For this reason, nutritionists emphasize their importance for improving the quality of nutrition, as well as importance of using ingredients that have not only the necessary technological, but also valuable physiological properties. In Ukrainian villages, ancient recipes for making dough are still followed, using hop leavens, acacia flowers, and other natural ingredients with useful nutritional properties. The variety of types of flour, including wheat, rye, whole grain, spelt, hemp, corn, etc., not only demonstrates the richness of flavors, but also reflects the cultural heritage and gastronomic traditions of the regions. Studies of Ukrainian gastronomy in general and bread-making in particular help improve the quality of products, their safety, and support a healthy lifestyle. The use of local resources has a positive effect on the health of the population and preserves the gastronomic heritage. Today, for the preservation of traditional bread-making, initiatives are actively launched and events are held, such as the festival of local gastronomy “True&Local”, organized by the “Traditional Shop” and the “Slow Food” organizations in Ukraine, which presents a wide range of local breads from different regions of Ukraine. The “True&Local” also has a lecture hall, where anyone could learn about traditional baking and gastronomic heritage. Other important initiatives include the “Bread Atlas of Ukraine” project, the film “Dough”, which was released and was a success, and the Living Museum of Bread. These events contribute to the preservation of authentic recipes, the popularization of Ukrainian culture, demonstrating the diversity of Ukrainian breads and their authentic recipes. Ukrainian bread products demonstrate the wealth of authentic recipes characteristic of each region. Local ingredients, special starters, and unique production technologies emphasize the diversity and traditional heritage of Ukrainian culinary arts. This preserves the cultural identity and respects the history that is passed down from generation to generation.