Introduction

Horace Gleep became known worldwide (though mostly in carb-loving circles) for engineering the first loaf of bread that could slice, butter, and occasionally insult itself. His bakery, “Yeast of Eden,” was part laboratory, part theater.

Early Life

Horace was born on October 1, 1963, in Hoboken, New Jersey. As a child, he loved chemistry sets and sourdough equally, once attempting to raise bread as a pet. He was expelled from culinary school for animating a baguette during a final exam.

Later Years

Horace’s loaves grew increasingly theatrical, culminating in the 2009 debut of a sourdough that performed Shakespeare. He passed away in 2017 after a yeast-related combustion incident that filled a city block with airborne croutons.

Contributions

Horace’s innovations inspired a wave of interactive culinary experiences. His “Bread That Bakes Back” patent is still referenced in edible AI conferences. A museum in Brussels houses his final experimental loaf under glass.

Fun Facts

Claimed he once “mentored a muffin through an identity crisis.”
Wrote a memoir titled Dough or Die, entirely on toast.