Bread was served at nearly every meal in medieval times, so the baker was a busy man. Wheat, oats, rye, barley, and mixtures of them were commonly used to make bread. Different kinds of bread were made for different purposes. Crackers, pretzels, biscuits, and cakes were baked in addition to loaves of bread.

Every castle needs an oven and a baker to make bread for all the people who live there.