June 7, 2025

Different types of bread from around the world

Questions

  1. Which bread is known for its soft texture and is often used for sandwiches?
  2. What type of bread is flat, unleavened, and commonly eaten in Middle Eastern cuisine?
  3. Which bread is a sourdough bread originating from France?
  4. What is the name of the Italian bread that is crusty and elongated?
  5. Which type of bread is made from cornmeal and popular in Southern USA?
  6. What is the name of the fluffy Japanese bread roll often filled with sweet or savory ingredients?
  7. Which bread is a dense, sweet bread often used in Eastern European countries?
  8. What type of bread is traditionally baked in a tandoor oven and popular in India?
  9. Which bread is a type of unleavened bread eaten during Jewish Passover?
  10. What is the name of the flatbread commonly served with Indian curries?

Answers:

  1. White sandwich bread or soft bread
  2. Pita bread
  3. Baguette or sourdough
  4. Ciabatta
  5. Cornbread
  6. Japanese milk bread (Shokupan) or mochi bread
  7. Challah or rye bread
  8. Naan
  9. Matzo (Matzah)
  10. Roti or chapati