Bread is a staple food made from flour and water that has been baked throughout history. Different varieties of bread are mentioned, including fruited bread from Wales made with yeast or baking powder; milk bread baked in a ridged mould also known as a pistol; wholemeal loaf baked in batches; a long white loaf with cuts that bloom and sometimes have poppy seeds; traditional Aberdeen butter yeast rolls; and sweet, light buns called Devonshire splits filled with jam and clotted cream.