Different types of bread from across the globe

There are very few people we know of, who do not like the fermented dough that is later turned into fluffy treats we call as bread, from around the world. But did you know that are at least two hundred types of bread, at least the ones that are known to people around the world? From dough that is fermented, is made using yeast, spices, herbs and a host of others, we at specialfoodz bring to you a list of all kinds of bread that is made from different parts of the earth, depending on the culture and tradition of a place. We hope you’re geared up to accustom your taste buds to a variety of bread that we will place before you!

Bagel – A creation of the Polish, and shaped somewhat like a doughnut, this yeast bread which is chewy and dense in its composition and texture is now popular all over Canada and the united states of America. Bagels are made, by first boiling the dough in water which is then baked. Bagels are either plain or are flavored using different spices and herbs. Flavors such as cinnamon, chocolate chip, and raisins are used as a tasty alternative to the classic bagel. They are usually seasoned with sesame seeds on the top as a final touch up. If you, like us, love cream cheese, then that would be a far more delish choice for your bagel.

Arepa – A fantastic creation of Columbia and Venezuela, this flatbread is a type of cornbread that is either charcoal grilled, fried, cooked or baked (the options as you can see are endless). The best part of this bread according to us foodies is the fact that the bread has a filling that either consist of shredded beef, perico (Venezuelan way of scrambling eggs! Fancy that…), grated cheese, black beans, ham, avocado or chicken salads. Just the variety of fillings ought to make you hungry! A special kind of corn flour is used to make arepas and for all you health freaks out there, this stuff is gluten-free.

Damper – Before you say anything, no this not a damper to your spirits. All jokes aside the Damper is an Australian bush bread or soda bread made out of wheat flour, that used to be cooked over hot coals on a campfire. It is also made in normal ovens. The leavening of the bread is done by adding baking soda. Very sumptuous to look, and huge in terms of volume, the bread can be eaten with meat gravy or stew.

English Muffin – If you haven’t heard of the above kinds of bread, the English Muffin ought to set you up. This is a yeast leavened bread that originated in the United Kingdom but is also eaten in Ireland usually as a full meal or as an accompaniment to tea. It is a round, small, buttered, toasted, usually dusted with cornmeal that is mostly cut up horizontally when it is to be eaten. Sometimes people place wilted spinach or poached eggs atop a muffin to make the snack tastier than it already is.

Chapatti – If y’all have been wondering why we haven’t the king of bread in India, the all famous Chapatti, never fear because we have now endeavored to fulfill your wishes. The flatbread of the Desis, the chapatti is made out of wheat flour dough that is toasted over a girdle, until one sees brown spots on the bread and the bread has turned golden brown (in the ancient times people. Not many use the girdle nowadays). Chapattis are eaten with any sort of gravy or vegetable mix. Literally. You could eat a chapatti with anything that is lying in your fridge. One of the many wonders of this kind of wheat bread, we are sure. Other alternatives to the wheat flat bread chapatti, is the naan or paratha.  You could always add butter to any of these flatbreads to give you that yummy and greasy feel.

Focaccia – Hailing all the way from Italy is the Focaccia, an oven-baked Italian bread that is made of flour with high gluten, oil, yeast, and water. It is used as a side dish to many a meal, as a base for pizzas (now you know how pizzas are made ;)) or bread for sandwiches. The top of the Focaccia bread is sprinkled with extra salt, olives (yumm…), rosemary and sliced tomatoes. Makes you want to g