Jun 7th 2022 - Monica Cunanan
20 Different Types Of Bread You Need To Try
How Many Different Kinds Of Bread Have You Tried?
You can never go wrong with bread; You can find them everywhere from a simple cheese sandwich to the bread you get alongside your Italian food. I don't know about you but there's nothing quite like the scent of fresh bread being baked first thing in the morning. To make things better, bread has a lot of health benefits
There's plenty of bread to go around and different varieties are a result of different types of flour or what kind of simple ingredients you use. Here's our checklist of 20 different types of bread so what are we all waiting for? Go get that bread!
1. White Bread
Let's start with the most common bread: White bread known for its soft texture. This popular sandwich bread is sometimes called a sandwich loaf. The best part is that this bread only uses basic ingredients which are wheat flour, yeast, and water.
The most common shape of white bread is square because it is often used for sandwiches or toasting but you might find some various shaped buns or bread rolls. These are staples for foods such as hotdogs, and hamburgers, or can be filled with various sandwich fillings (eg. cold cuts, tomato sauce, or fresh tomatoes).
Take note: White bread is a popular type of bread that isn't always as healthy as you think. It isn't as healthy as whole-wheat or whole-grain bread because white flour used to make white bread has fewer nutrients than whole-wheat flour.
(See more: Multigrain vs. Whole Grain Bread vs. Whole Wheat)
2. Baguette Bread
Another common bread that you will find in most bakeries is the Baguette bread. Also known as the French bread which is a long type of white yeast bread and is known to have a crispy crust with a soft fluffy center.
The baguette is one of the best bread for sandwiches and is frequently used in submarine sandwiches. You can also enjoy this by spreading butter and jam on the soft white bread like they do in France.
White wheat baguettes are probably the most common kind of baguette bread that you usually find in bakeries but there are other variations such as whole wheat, sourdough, or multi-grain.
3. Brioche Bread
If you love butter, you'll live for the brioche bread with how rich and fluffy each bite is. This is also a type of French bread that is usually made with butter and eggs. Brioche bread has a light texture and its flavor has a subtle sweetness
Brioche bread is an excellent choice for producing delightful delicacies such as French toast. There's no better time than now to this subtly sweet brioche if you've never had it before.
4. Multigrain Bread
If you are someone who's conscious of your calorie intake, then you may opt for this healthier choice. Multigrain bread usually uses grains such as oats, barley, flax, and millet, as well as others.
The use of these different ingredients makes multigrain bread an extremely healthy, nutritious, and tasty bread option.
5. Sourdough Bread
Every baker hopes to bake the holy grail: the Sourdough Bread. One of the favorites, sourdough is a wheat bread that uses a fermentation “starter” and wild yeast to cause the bread dough to rise.
Wild yeast and lactobacilli bacteria are used to make the starter along with fermented flour and water. The sourdough bread's "sourness" comes from the effect of lactic acid that forms during the fermenting process. Its chewy texture makes sourdough bread a great type of sandwich bread to enjoy at any time of the day.
(See more: Sourdough Bread: A Beginner’s Guide)
6. Focaccia Bread
Another bread that will make you crave more is the focaccia bread. This bread is so buttery that one would have to hold themselves from eating the whole thing. The secret to making the perfect Focaccia bread? The secret is the cold, refrigerated dough
The only challenge would be timing as the dough will need to rise, which can take up to a day. You can start experimenting with different focaccia flavors like cheese or rosemary once you have the hang of it!
7. Ciabatta Bread
Did you know? Ciabatta means slipper in Italian and this is a very popular Italian bread that you can easily find in the states. It has a gorgeous crumb, which is the pattern of the holes inside.
You know you’ve made this recipe right when the crumb is more open and less dense. This is because ciabatta is a high hydration bread, which means there’s a higher ratio of flour to water. Ciabatta loaf is also great for sandwiches, crostinis, and more.
8. Pizza Bianca
This addition to our list is a cross between pizza and bread, as the name implies. When the dough is rolled out thick, it resembles bread rather than pizza when it comes out of the oven.
Pizza Bianca is usually topped with some mozzarella, and a few olives and served hot with a little olive oil. Make sure to definitely try this bread if you get the chance!
9. Pane Toscano
Pane Toscano can be directly translated as “Tuscan bread" and is a regional specialty of Tuscany. Traditionally, Pane Toscano can be made using yeast, water, and flour which is mixed together, kneaded, shaped, and baked without salt.
This is a large round, springy bread that is similar to a white loaf, but much flatter. This is also cooked in a wood-fired oven giving it a unique flavor, and it’s great for mopping up a Tuscan soup or stew!
10. Buccellato
The Buccellato is typically known as the sweet bread of Lucca and its name dates back to the ancient Roman times when "buccellatum" is referred to as the soldiers’ bread. Later on, this will evolve into the medieval meaning of sweet bread.
This sweet bread has variations from both Tuscany and Sicily. This bread stands out for its use of raisins and aniseed for a hint of sweetness and this bread goes well with morning coffee or as a light snack to have.
11. Pumpkin Bread
Pumpkin bread gives back nostalgic memories as one of the bread that your grandparents make fresh during the holidays. Pumpkin bread is essentially a type of moist quick bread made with pumpkin.
The pumpkin can be cooked and softened before being used or simply baked with the bread. The usage of canned pumpkins also makes the dish easier to prepare and additionally, you can add nuts and raisins.
12. Cranberry Orange Fruitcake Sweet Bread
Don't we all joke about fruitcake leftovers during the holidays? Everyone knows about but It’s actually not too bad. This cranberry orange bread is definitely a glow-up or an upgrade to your typical fruitcakes.
13. Cherry Chocolate Holiday Sweet Bread
If you are a chocolate aficionado and are in love with cherry Garcia ice cream then this cherry chocolate holiday sweet bread may be the one for you! Complete with a maraschino cherry glaze, this recipe is perfect for the holiday seasons.
It does call for a special type of chocolate chip: the Cherry Nestle Toll House DelightFulls, and it may be difficult to find in the off-season, but you can stock up during the holidays.
14. Avocado Chocolate Sweet Bread
Another healthy option for everyone is the avocado chocolate sweet bread will only take a few mins to make!
Avocado has many health benefits and although this recipe does have nuts in it, it is gluten and dairy-free, making it a great treat to bring to a party when there may be people with allergies around! Just make sure you use Haas brand avocados, as other brands could make this recipe taste bitter.
15. Lemon Blueberry Sweet Bread
Blueberries are one of the most delicious fruits, but have you ever tried making lemon blueberry bread instead?. Coated in a delicious glaze, these sweet bread may likely to be skipped for those looking for a slightly healthier variation.
16. Rye Bread
This long bread used to be considered to be the bread of the lower class. The sudden rise in popularity is likely due to its rich flavor. Rye bread is generally made with both rye flour and regular bread flour.
Rye bread has a tight crumb and a very strong flavor. Some bakers even add caraway seeds, sesame seeds, or dill seeds so that the rye bread flavor is a little more earthy.
17. Chapati Bread
One of our go-to recommendations for bread would be the Chapati bread that you eat alongside a curry or other Indian dishes. This is also known as rot and is another Asian flatbread that is popular in Pakistan, the Caribbean, India, and East Africa.
The popular chapati bread is usually grilled or fried until it gains a freckled appearance. It can be eaten alone or dipped in soups and sauces.
18. English Muffins
Another way to start your day is by having English muffins. These are known to be small, round, flat types of bread that can be made from either white or whole wheat flour.
You can partner English muffins with poached eggs, bacon, or a Hollandaise sauce, and English muffins are known to be healthier compared to other options such as muffins or bread.
19. Injera Bread
Injera bread is another spinoff of the original sourdough bread with a spongy texture and a slightly sour taste. Injera bread is usually made from a tiny grain called teff, which comes from Ethiopia and is used to scoop up the meats and stews normally placed on top of it. These side dishes are essential and typical parts of the Ethiopian diet.
20. Matzo Matzoh Bread
Used in many traditional Jewish dishes and on certain Jewish holidays, Matzo bread is known to be an unleavened bread shaped similarly to large crackers.
This bread is made of the five grains mentioned in the Hebrew Bible which are wheat, barley, rye, oats, and spelt. Matzo bread can come in either soft or hard forms and is delicious. At the same time, this bread is also instrumental in Jewish traditions and the Jewish faith.
(See more: Matzo, Matzo, Matzo: A Passover Tradition)
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