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Minecraft Java Item ID

Bread ID

Bread is a staple food item that restores 5 hunger points. It is crafted from 3 wheat and is one of the most efficient food sources.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 26.2
Namespaced item ID minecraft:bread

Bread Item Facts

Maximum stack64
Available inSurvival and Creative
Historical numerical ID297

Historical numerical ID: Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Bread

Copy the current Java Edition command, or open the generator to change the player and quantity.

/give @p minecraft:bread 1

Customize this command → View crafting recipe →

Historical command for Java 1.12.2 and earlier

Modern namespaced IDs are recommended. This numerical form is only for old Java releases.

/give @p 297 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:bread 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 297 1 0
Numerical ID + data value
Bedrock Edition
/give @p minecraft:bread 1
Same namespaced ID (namespace optional)

Rows appear only when the underlying value is verified: the Java 1.8–1.12.2 row requires a reviewed historical numerical ID, and the Bedrock row appears only when this exact namespaced ID exists in the Bedrock registry.

How to Get Bread

Crafting Recipe

WheatWheatWheat

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Bread.

More Ways to Get It

Craft Bread from three wheat. It is a simple renewable food option, especially when a wheat farm is available near a base or village.

  1. Grow or collect wheat.
  2. Place three wheat in a horizontal row in a crafting grid.
  3. Keep bread as a stackable food option for exploration.

Prefer commands? Jump back to the give command matrix above to get Bread instantly.

Bread Command Examples

  • Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:bread 1
  • Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:bread 1
  • Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:bread 1
  • Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:bread

What Is Bread Used For?

Wheat Farming

Grow wheat to maintain a renewable bread supply.

Furnace

Compare direct crafting food with cooked food routes.

Chest

Store food reserves near a base or farm.

Golden Apple

Use stronger recovery food for higher-risk situations.

Bread FAQ

What is the item ID for Bread?

The item ID for Bread is minecraft:bread. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.

What is the numerical ID for Bread?

Bread has the historical numerical ID 297, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:bread instead.

How do I give myself Bread in Minecraft?

Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:bread 1 to give the nearest player one Bread. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.

How many Bread can stack in one slot?

Bread stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Bread?

Bread is crafted on a crafting table with 3 wheats, which yields 1 Bread.

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 26.2 on .

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