Bread slicers are machines that are better than the sharpest knives.
Bread is one of the oldest foods that man has learned to cook. There is evidence that the first versions of the product appeared thirty thousand years ago. But sliced bread has been around for less than a century. When did it appear and how did people even come up with such an idea?
First automatic bread slicer
It was Otto Rohwedder who first proposed cutting bread using mechanics. Surprisingly, he was a jeweler from Missouri. The slices cut with his invention went on sale on July 6, 1928. Rowedder's path was not easy. In 1917, he already had a prototype and drawings, but they all died in a fire. In addition, he had to deal with the blatant skepticism of bakers who thought that sliced bread would crumble or go stale instantly. However, in 1928 a revised Rohwedder machine was introduced to the world - electrically operated and equipped with many slicer blades. The history of its use began at the factory of Rowedder's friend Frank Bench. 
Warm welcome
Rowedder's invention, despite all the prejudice of the bakers, was greeted with enthusiasm. Many people were appalled at the idea of selling sliced bread. Newspapers wrote that housewives are waiting for the incredible pleasure of getting to know perfectly sliced bread, where each slice is exactly the same as the rest. They are perfectly precise and accurate, which makes such bread much better than something you can cut yourself with a bread knife. In one of the articles, it was noted that the width of a little more than a centimeter set by the machine is well thought out and convenient.
Distribution across the Americas
Sliced bread quickly became popular in the United States of America. Many bread makers continued to think that this was a temporary fad, but by 1930 such loaves could be found even in small towns throughout the country. By this point, many people had switched to eating bread produced in industrial environment, although a couple of decades ago, many did it on their own, at home. Produced on big factory the bread turned out softer than the varieties sold in local small bakeries or what was made at home. In addition, it perfectly retained freshness. And so it happened that the moment for the appearance of the automatic bread slicer was chosen perfectly. The soft and fluffy factory bread was delicious, but it was almost impossible to cut it neatly on your own. 
wonderful bread
One of the first brands to offer the country sliced bread on a large scale was Wonder, its name can be translated into Russian as “miracle”. The first "wonderful" bread appeared in stores in 1921. It was produced by the Taggart Baking Company from Indianapolis. The director came up with the name in a dream - the word "miracle" was spinning in his mind after watching the race on balloons. In 1925, Taggart was taken over by the large Continental Baking company, and the "wonderful" bread began to be sold throughout the country. As soon as cutting appeared on sale, the popularity of the brand increased significantly. During World War II, the production of automatically cut bread was temporarily suspended by the United States government as part of a campaign to conserve resources. Up to this point, each slice was wrapped in separate paper. After the bread began to appear in a common package. In 2012 legendary brand disappeared from the shelves, as the owner company declared bankruptcy. The name was bought out, and already in 2013, Americans were again able to buy their favorite Wonder bread. Perhaps the famous bread will be able to live up to its centenary, fortunately there are only a few years left, and the popularity of pre-cut slices is not going to become even a little less.
In the arsenal of bakeries and catering establishments, even the smallest and cafeterias, there is always a variety of electrical and mechanical equipment necessary to facilitate the work of staff and speed up production process.
One of these devices, which is suitable for canteens, networks fast food, cafes, restaurants, eateries, bakeries and bakeries, is a bread slicer.
Industrial bread slicers are electromechanical devices for cutting into pieces of the same thickness of any types and varieties of bread and bakery products.
- cut into soft warm bread or bread with a crust in equal slices 6-15 mm thick in 5-6 seconds;
- quickly make blanks for toast or crackers;
- facilitate and streamline the work of bakers and cooks.
Main types
There are two types of industrial bread slicers: desktop and floor. Models differ in technical and design features, as well as additional functions.
Desktop appliances are designed for small cafes, canteens or restaurants. On such equipment, you can cut from 200 to 300 loaves of bread per hour.For large restaurant chains, large industrial canteens, buffets and bakeries, outdoor equipment is more suitable, on which from 800 to 1,300 loaves or loaves can be cut per hour.
Bread slicers can be with manual, semi-automatic and automatic control.
In cars with manual type management, employees must independently load the bread and select the required thickness of the slices. Depending on the model, loading can be rear or front.
In semi-automatic devices, it is only necessary to manually load bread, all other functions are performed automatically by the bread slicer.
The operation of automatic equipment does not require the participation of workers. A number of models of such equipment are equipped with a function of lubricating the knives with special oil and an intelligent cutting system that allows the machine to control the pressure of the knives depending on the type of bread being cut.
How is a bread slicer
Bread slicers consist of a drive, start and block units, compartments for loading, receiving, cutting and feeding, as well as removable knives that can be sharpened or replaced if necessary.
In machines for cutting bakery products, there can be tape, frame, sickle-shaped or circular knives. 
Tape knives rotate in one direction and practically do not deform the loaf when cutting, so it is convenient to cut hot bread on such equipment. Bread slicers with band knives are the most expensive equipment.
Frame knives are attached to the frame, which consists of two parts rotating in different directions. Bread in such devices falls on the knives under the influence of its own gravity, automatic or manual feed, and then cut into identical pieces. In order to change the thickness of the pieces, it is necessary to change the frame.
Models with adjustable sickle-shaped knives are slightly less productive than the rest. Such bread slicers work according to following principle: The knives cut the bread and the machine pushes it further.
Bread cutters equipped circular knives with serrated edge, have excellent performance and functionality. Such equipment is fully electronic and is equipped with an additional packaging function.
To cut a loaf of bread or a loaf into equal slices of a given thickness, they should be placed in the loading tray, and then turn on the slicer.
All models of modern bread slicers operate silently.The equipment is insulated for the protection and safety of workers, it is quite easy to use and does not require special care.
In order to learn how to operate the machine, workers do not need special knowledge or skills.
How to choose quality equipment
The main criterion to be guided by when choosing a bread slicer is the enterprise itself and its size.In large bakeries and bakeries, it is more expedient to purchase automatic floor 
bread slicers with program management and set additional features, including intelligent cutting, feed rate adjustment, product packaging system, air injection to open bags, crumb collection compartment.
For canteens, restaurants, cafes, food factories and bakeries of medium and small sizes, semi-automatic and manual tabletop equipment is perfect. The choice of model will depend on production volumes, traffic and serving requirements.
So that the bread does not stick to the knives when cutting, preference should be given to models whose knives are coated with Teflon.
Apart from design features, attention should be paid to appearance bread slicer and its manufacturer.
Overview of popular manufacturers
Bread slicers from Wabama, Gastrorag and Sinmag are considered to be high-quality and popular appliances.
Wabama
The Signa Atoma bread slicer from the German company Wabama is designed for large bakeries. 
The 1,700×620×1,020 mm model with a weight of 240 kg can cut up to 800 loaves 150-160 mm high into pieces 9-12 mm thick per hour. The cutting speed can be adjusted.
The machine is equipped with Teflon-coated knives, pressure conveyor, safety system, blade lubrication and oil level control functions, sliced bread counter, bread packing device.
The cost of such equipment is from 90,000 rubles and more.
Bakery owners who purchased bread slicers say:
Svetlana:
“It is very expensive, but high quality. I did not regret that I purchased such a bread slicer for my bakery. The pieces of bread are even and uniform, and besides, you do not have to pack the bread by hand. I am satisfied with the purchase.”
“I bought a bread slicer for the canteen. We have a large traffic, near the university and a small factory. We buy bread at a local bakery, but we cut it ourselves, it turns out cheaper. The thing, of course, is expensive, but it fully justifies its price. We have been using it for a long time, it has never broken or failed. Anyone who has their own bakery or a large dining room, I recommend to buy.”
Gastrorag
Chinese automatic bread slicers BS-HLM-31, manufactured by Gastrorag, allow 
quickly cut the bread into slices, cubes or sticks 12 mm thick. Machine dimensions - 800x510x780 mm, weight - 77 kg. The equipment can cut up to 220 loaves per hour.
The cost of bread slicers BS-HLM-31 is 39,000 rubles and more.
Here's what buyers say about the technique:
Ekaterina:
“This is a great bread slicer. optimal price! It has been in our bakery for a long time! The machine fits perfectly into the interior, it is easy to use and easy to clean. I recommend to everyone."
“I have been looking at different models bread slicer, but settled on a device from the company Gastrorag. I was attracted by the price and size. The machine works perfectly, thanks to the cooks they save time, the dining room is large, you have to cook a lot. We are very pleased with the purchase.”
Italian bread slicers of the SM series from Sinmag with a weight of 48 kg have the following dimensions: 
length 472 mm, height 720 mm, width 720 mm. The machines are capable of cutting bread into slices of 7-12 mm thickness and into cubes for croutons. The productivity of such bread slicers is 270-450 loaves per hour.
The price of devices is from 68,000 to 160,000 rubles.
Owners tell about Sinmag bread slicers:
“The bread slicer cost me 70,000 rubles. The price, of course, is high, but the technique is excellent! Works flawlessly, does not spoil the bread, work time saves a lot of employees. The thing is undoubtedly useful.”
“For a long time I doubted whether it was worth buying such expensive equipment for my bakery, but I decided. I do not regret the money spent, the car is excellent, I and all my employees are very satisfied.”
Industrial bread slicers will be equally useful both in the bakery and in any catering establishment.
Manufacturers of such equipment offer restaurateurs and bakery owners models with a different set of functions and at different prices.
For small establishments, desktop models are perfect, and for large bakeries and industrial canteens, large-sized high-speed floor machines are perfect.
1. Checking readiness for the lesson (Notebook, pen, diary, overalls).
2. Report of the attendant
3.
What day, month, year is today?
- What is the lesson on the account?
- Name the subject.
What did you study in the last lesson?
1. Conversation with students:
Why are dishes called cold?
What does heat treatment mean?
2. Showing the presentation "Cold Appetizers" ( Appendix 1
).
Look at the dishes and name those that relate to cold dishes (sort out two examples).
We will learn how to cook these dishes in 5th grade.
Who has already tried cooking?
Today we will learn how to properly cut products for the preparation of these dishes.
Let's remember the main rules that we must follow when cooking?
Lesson topic: Practical work. Slicing bread.
Cutting raw and boiled vegetables.
Today we will get acquainted with the primary processing of vegetables, the forms of cutting some products, tools and devices for cutting products. Learn how to cut bread, raw and boiled vegetables. The knowledge and skills gained in the lesson are necessary for you to prepare various dishes.
Communication of theoretical information.
1. Teacher's story, slide show "Primary processing of vegetables" ( Appendix 2
, slides 1-6)
Now we will get acquainted with the primary processing of vegetables (preparation of vegetables).
How do you think vegetables should be prepared?
- Check the quality of the product, sort (vegetables should not be rotten, lethargic, there should not be a smell of rot) Only need to be selected fresh vegetables. When sorting, rotten or spoiled vegetables are removed. Place vegetables that do not correspond to the quality of products in a food waste tank.
- Rinse (produced under running water) cold water)
- Peel (vegetables are peeled with a knife or a vegetable peeler; Peelings must be put in a specially prepared dish).
– Rinse a second time (peeled vegetables must be washed).
– cut
Some vegetables are boiled before cooking cold dishes. You need to boil vegetables in the skin, in it you need to cool, then peel.
2. Teacher's story, slide show "Form of cutting products", "Tools and devices for cutting". ( Appendix 2
, slides 8-13).
Each dish has its own form of cutting. In the 5th grade, we will cut food for making cold snacks - sandwiches, vinaigrette, salad. Together with you we will decide which form of cutting products to use for the preparation of these dishes. Now we will consider some forms of cutting products.
- Bread for making sandwiches is cut into thin slices (1-1.5 cm thick). Used for cutting bread special knives, cutting boards.
- Cabbage for salad can be cut into strips
- Potatoes, beets, carrots can be cut into circles, sticks, straws, cubes. For cutting, you can use a knife, vegetable cutter.
- Onions are cut into rings or half rings. To prevent the onion from falling apart and being cut evenly, you can use a special holder. You can use a chopper to chop onions.
- Carrots, beets can be grated.
Carrying out practical work(conducted in the cooking room).
1. Acquaintance with the object of work.
- The bread is cut into slices 1 cm thick (since the visual skills of the students are not developed enough, the teacher suggests finding 1 cm on the ruler and comparing it with the thickness of the slice). This piece is approximately 40 g.
– The cucumber is cut into slices 5 mm thick.
- The cabbage is cut into strips.
- Boiled potatoes cut into cubes.
- Carrots are chopped on a coarse grater.
- The onion is cut into half rings.
2. Analysis of working conditions.
To avoid injury during work, you must strictly follow the safety rules when working with a knife and accessories.
Name these rules.
– Proper organization workplace.
A cutting board is placed on the desktop, tools and fixtures are on the right.
– Demonstration of tools and devices for cutting bread, vegetables (knife, vegetable cutter, chopper, holder).
3. Frontal display of the reception of work with a knife.
- Components of a knife (handle, blade).
– Proper holding of the knife, placement on cutting board products.
– The position of the left hand holding the product.
– Working posture and movement right hand with a knife while cutting.
– Demonstration of the method of cutting products (during the demonstration, pay attention to the safe position of the hands, the direction of movement of the knife in such a way as to avoid injuries, and also pay attention to economical and accurate cutting of the product).
4. Practical work
5. Evaluation of the quality of the work performed.
6. Cleaning jobs.
1. Conversation with students:
– What did you learn new today?
- What have you learned to do?
- What types of cutting products do you remember?
- What tools and fixtures did you use to cut the products?
2. Evaluation of the responses and participation of students in the lesson, commenting on the assessments.
Help parents with cooking. Execute slicing necessary products under the supervision of parents.
Conversation about the rules of conduct at recess.
In a dream, sliced \u200b\u200bbread warns: in reality you will have to share good luck and troubles with others. Why is the said image dreaming yet? The dream interpretation suggests recalling the most bright details dreams and give them a competent decoding.
Miller's interpretation
Did you dream that you were eating sliced bread with other characters? The dream book believes that in real life you are provided with stable average contentment.
But to see pieces of dried bread in a dream means that you have to go through not the best life stage. The same plot guarantees disagreements between lovers.
Fight!
Why dream of neatly sliced bread? You are destined to face obstacles and difficulties. But having overcome them, you will live happily and calmly.
It is much worse to see that the loaf is cut into thin slices. The dream interpretation promises internal dissatisfaction with the situation and worsening living conditions.
Did you see a lot of thick slices? You have many good acquaintances and true friends. But if they are randomly scattered in a dream on the table, then in reality you will swear and scandal with others.
Live to the fullest!
Why dream of sliced bread yet? The dream interpretation believes that you do not live at full strength, as if afraid to waste extra energy or give someone emotions for free. But this approach makes your life monotonous and boring.
Dreamed of stale bread slices? In a dream, this means that some kind of pleasant relationship has gradually become obsolete and left in the past. It is good to dream of pieces of the freshest bread. The image promises a new romantic connection and a lot of incredible sensations.
Don't get carried away!
Did you happen to eat sliced bread in a dream? Without special efforts achieve good luck in a hopeless business.
Did you dream that you were treated to delicious bread, or did you eat only bread at a lavishly decorated table? The dream book guarantees longevity and relative calm at the current stage.
At night they wanted to eat another piece, but caught an evil look on themselves? You are too ambitious and self-confident, and often neglect the desires of others.
Deciphering the features
Want to get the most exact interpretation sleep? Take the advice of the dream book and take into account all the features of the dream loaf.
- Round - well-being, prosperity.
- Elongated, oval, loaf - hard work, serious effort.
- A brick is a disease, failure.
- Wheat - abundance, contentment.
- Rye - stability without luxury.
- Black - difficult times, lack of money.
- Callous - enmity, scandal between spouses, partners.
- Moldy - losses.
Profit or difficulty?
Did you dream of a sliced loaf with mold? It is urgent to change something and look for a new source of income.
If you bought a fresh sliced loaf, then life will be calm and well-fed. If in a dream they cut the product themselves, then a period of endless, albeit minor, quarrels is coming in the house.