List of breads

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== List of breads ==

A list of breads encompasses a variety of baked goods made from dough, which is typically made from flour and water, and often includes additional ingredients such as yeast, salt, and sugar. Breads are a staple food in many cultures and come in numerous forms, each with unique characteristics and preparation methods.

Types of Breads

Sourdough

Sourdough is a type of bread made by the fermentation of dough using naturally occurring lactobacilli and yeast. It has a slightly sour taste due to the lactic acid produced during fermentation.

Baguette

A baguette is a long, thin loaf of French bread that is known for its crispy crust and soft interior. It is often used for sandwiches or served with meals.

Ciabatta

Ciabatta is an Italian white bread made from wheat flour, water, salt, yeast, and olive oil. It has a broad, flat shape and a porous texture.

Rye bread

Rye bread is made with a combination of rye flour and wheat flour. It is denser than bread made from wheat flour alone and has a distinctive flavor.

Pita

Pita is a type of flatbread that is common in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. It is known for its pocket, which can be filled with various ingredients.

Naan

Naan is a leavened, oven-baked flatbread found in the cuisines of Western Asia, South Asia, and the Caribbean. It is typically served hot and brushed with butter or ghee.

Focaccia

Focaccia is an Italian flatbread that is similar in style and texture to pizza dough. It is often seasoned with olive oil, salt, and herbs.

Brioche

Brioche is a French bread that is highly enriched with butter and eggs, giving it a tender crumb and a rich flavor.

Challah

Challah is a special bread in Jewish cuisine, usually braided and typically eaten on ceremonial occasions such as Shabbat and major Jewish holidays.

Bagel

A bagel is a type of bread product originating in the Jewish communities of Poland. It is traditionally shaped by hand into the form of a ring and boiled before baking.

Cornbread

Cornbread is a type of quick bread containing cornmeal. It is a common bread in Southern United States cuisine.

Lavash

Lavash is a soft, thin flatbread of Armenian origin, popular in the cuisines of the South Caucasus, Western Asia, and the areas surrounding the Caspian Sea.

Pretzel

A pretzel is a type of baked bread product traditionally twisted into a knot-like shape. It is commonly seasoned with coarse salt.

Roti

Roti is a round flatbread native to the Indian subcontinent, made from stoneground wholemeal flour, traditionally known as atta.

Soda bread

Soda bread is a variety of quick bread traditionally made in a variety of cuisines in which baking soda is used as a leavening agent instead of yeast.

Related Pages

• Bread
• Baking
• Yeast
• Flour
• Flatbread
• Quick bread
• Leavening agent