Identify Breads

Baguette

The baguette is a long, crusty French white bread.

💡 Did you know? It stays good for only a few hours when fresh.

Ciabatta

Ciabatta is a flat Italian white bread with large holes.

💡 Did you know? The name means ‘slipper’.

Pretzel

The pretzel is a knotted lye pastry, typical of southern Germany.

💡 Did you know? Before baking it is dipped in lye.

Wholemeal bread

Wholemeal bread is baked from the whole grain and is rich in fibre.

💡 Did you know? It stays fresh longer than white bread.

Flatbread

Flatbread is a flat, soft bread common in the Middle East and Mediterranean.

💡 Did you know? It is often cut open for filling.

Toast bread

Toast bread is a soft loaf sold in even slices.

💡 Did you know? Toasted, it turns crisp on the outside.

Bagel

The bagel is a ring-shaped roll that is boiled before baking.

💡 Did you know? That gives it its chewy crust.

Naan

Naan is a soft Indian flatbread from the tandoor oven.

💡 Did you know? It is often served with curries.

Pumpernickel

Pumpernickel is a very dark, slightly sweet Westphalian rye bread.

💡 Did you know? It bakes for many hours at low heat.

Focaccia

Focaccia is a flat Italian oil bread, often with rosemary and salt.

💡 Did you know? Finger dimples in the dough hold the oil.

Bread roll

The bread roll is a small wheat bread, called Semmel or Schrippe by region.

💡 Did you know? It is part of the classic German breakfast.

Croissant

The croissant is a French flaky pastry in a crescent shape.

💡 Did you know? Its dough is folded many times with butter.