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When the Romans conquered Greece, of course baking industry was also absorbed. In
this period the first mass production of bread was done and baking profession started.
Baker would use oil and honey for baked goodies called pastries. But when Roman
Empire collapse, the baking industry declined.
From Paris, a Frenchman named Marie Antoine Careme (17841833) made his noble
contributions to the pastry world during his time. He uplifts the job of the cooks into an
honored profession and designed chef uniform. He wrote a famous book “La Pattisseir
Royal” and made pastries in architectural design.
In the Modern time, advances in technology, like sophisticated ovens and some bakery
equipment and gadgets, were invented and these definitely gives great help in the
development of baking technology. As we notice nowadays, the trend changes rapidly
to cope with the increasing demand of time. Baking enthusiasts devote their time to
uplift and refine their craft.
Today, it is very apparent that the progress of baking industry provides job opportunities
for Filipinos and help the Philippine economy.