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Even with all sorts of crazy low-carb diets trending, bread remains to be a vital part of many cuisines all around the world. Do you know the reason why? Because bread is like “the staff of life”. Though high in carbs, it has been a staple of the human diet since the Neolithic period. In 18th century bread was so essential for common people that rise in its prices led to revolutionary uprising in France. It is delicious, inexpensive, allows you to experiment with a multitude of recipes and is so versatile that you will never get bored of it.
If you are looking to expand your palette for bread, here are 10 breads from around the world that you must add to your bread basket.
Top 10 breads in the world
- Ciabatta
Ciabatta is Italian bread, which literally means “slipper”. It is called so probably because of the shape of its loaf- broad, long, flat and collapsed in the middle. Made with wheat flour, salt, yeast and water, it has crunchy crust making it a perfect choice for all kinds of sandwiches and paninis and for everyone’s favourite garlic bread
- Rye Bread
Made with both rye flour and bread flour and sprinkled with caraway or dill seeds, rye bread has a tight crumb and a strong flavour (a bit earthy). It can be found in either dark and light varieties or a marbled mixture of the two. It is used in sandwiches –most notably, corned-beef and pastrami sandwiches– where it imparts them their signature taste.
- Pita Bread
Originating in the Middle East, pita is a leavened flatbread made of wheat flour. It is light and fluffy and cooked at high temperatures. The large air bubble in the centre of the bread becomes a pocket when cut in half and great for a hand-held falafel sandwich. It can also be served along with some delicious hummus or guacamole.
- Fruit Bread
Fruit bread is baked bread with fruit. It is usually a summer delight but also baked on special occasions on many cultures. The fruit ingredients can change, but the most popular ones are banana, cranberries, blueberries, oranges and cherries. To make it impressive for holidays, the loaves might be packed with dried fruits, citrus zests and nuts.
- Focaccia
Another variety of Italian bread, Focaccia is baked flat and is often coated with olive oil before baking for a distinctly delicate yet crunchy crust. Its dough is similar to pizza dough, and is sometimes flavoured with fresh herbs and garlic. It can be enjoyed on its own, but it’s also great for dipping in soup or served with meat and cheese.
- Soda Bread
Associated with Ireland, soda bread is a quick bread that uses only baking soda to rise. Recipes vary widely between Ireland and the U.S., but traditional soda bread contains soft wheat flour, buttermilk, baking soda, and salt. Dense with a thick crust, this bread has a mild flavour, though bakers sometimes; like to add raisins, giving it a slight sweetness.
- Naan bread
It is an oven-baked flatbread which is common in cuisines such as Western Asian, Indian, Indonesian and the Caribbean. It uses yogurt as one of its main ingredients. It is normally brushed with butter before baking, and it sometimes include toppings such as dried fruit, minced meat, and even garlic. It also goes well with dals and shaakhs.
- Tortillas
A staple in Mexico, tortillas are thin, flat, circular, unleavened and versatile type of flatbread. They’re traditionally made with masa harina (flour made from dried corn kernels) but now also from wheat flour. They are sometimes deep fried, sometimes not and are the perfect vessel for tacos, burritos and so many other Mexican recipes.
- Brioche
Brioche is traditional French sweet yeast bread loaded with eggs and butter. It is super light, with a tight crumb and subtle sweetness. It has a completely soft crust that gets its golden hue from an egg wash applied just before baking. It’s now commonly used as hamburger buns, dinner rolls and even in French toast recipes.
- Sourdough
Sourdough is yeasted bread that originated in Egypt in 1500 B.C. It is made from a mixture of flour and water which is fermented using yeasts and lactobacilli that occur naturally. The resulting loaf has a substantial crust with a soft, chewy centre and a slightly sour flavour. It is good for digestion and blood sugar control as well as more nutritious than many other kinds of bread.
So if you are somebody who can eat bread for breakfast, lunch and dinner and enjoy using different types of bread to make everything from avocado toast to bread pudding then these 10 breads are a must try for you. To add them to your bread basket, download Eco Eats app and order now.
Bon Appétit!
Do you enjoy tasting different types of bread? Scroll through Eco Eats app and order any type of bread from your favourite place near you.