The world’s oldest bread, the 8,600-year-old ‘Çatalhöyük bread,’ along with 3,500-year-old Hittite and Roman-era breads, was produced and exhibited at Yozgat Bozok University.

Research was conducted by the Archaeology Department of Yozgat Bozok University on ancient breads. Based on recipes found in Hittite cuneiform texts, breads from ancient periods were prepared in accordance with historical authenticity. Under the supervision of Yozgat Bozok University Faculty Member Associate Professor Dr. Serkan Erdoğan, senior archaeology student Davut Hatip prepared the breads practically. The flour for these breads was ground using a stone mill. The recipes for the breads containing cheese, honey, figs, raisins, and dried fruits date back 8,600 years. Four different types of bread from subsequent periods were prepared in various shapes and sizes and displayed on the university campus.

Davut Hatip noted that the breads were prepared and baked according to the recipes found on tablets. "We made these breads based on the descriptions of foods found in Hittite tablets. The breads contain ingredients such as peas, nuts, figs, and later whole wheat flour. Everything was produced in accordance with ancient methods. All our flours were ground in hand mills. The baking process was also done using ancient methods. Çatalhöyük bread contains pea flour, barley flour, and other whole wheat flours. Analysis of a mummified find from Çatalhöyük indicates that it included pea, barley, and whole wheat, and was leavened with a natural sourdough."