Chorleywood bread process The process had an important impact in the United Kingdom where, at the time, few domestic wheat varieties were of sufficient quality to make high quality bread products; the process therefore permitted a much greater proportion of lower-protein domestic wheat to be used in the grist. The Chorleywood bread process allows the use of lower-protein wheats and reduces processing time, the system being able to produce a loaf of bread from flour to sliced and packaged form in about three-and-a-half hours. This is achieved through the addition of Vitamin C, fat, yeast, and intense mechanical working by high-speed mixers. The
Chorleywood House Estate the upper storeys. When Chorleywood UDC devolved to become Three Rivers DC in 1974 the mansion was entirely converted into flats which are now leased privately. The grounds remain a public open space. John Barnes (1791-1866) built Chorleywood House in 1822. John was born in England in 1791. In 1824 he married Sarah Medley (1803-1872) who was the daughter of Charles Medley a partner in the banking firm Barnes and Medley. John also became a banker in this firm and became extremely wealthy. He was also for some time a Director of the Union Bank of London and of the