A Freshly Baked List Of Breads
There's nothing like freshly baked bread–– no wonder every culture has its version. Who doesn't love a warm soft dough with a crunchy crust? From traditional baguettes to sweet breads, sink your teeth into this list of beautiful loaves.
1. Beer Bread
Crack open a cold one for your bread! Beer bread is a loaf that gets its fluffy texture from the carbon dioxide in the beer. The type of beer used can alter the flavor significantly. Lager will give you a mild flavor whereas a stout will be more robust. It’s a simple bread to brew up at home.
2. Pumpernickel
Pumpernickel is a type of rye bread that gets its deep, earthy flavor from its slow and low baking method. A day of baking at a very low temperature carmelizes the bread, making it bittersweet with a dense texture. Pumpernickel pairs well with grainy mustards and sharp cheese.
3. Sourdough
It’s all about the starter!–– Sourdough bread is labor intensive and requires a fermented “wild yeast” starter. But once you own your starter skills, you’ll be a lifetime baker. Sourdough is a dense loaf that many people love to sink their teeth into. It’s tasty plain with butter or sliced for sandwiches.
4. Ciabatta
Ciabatta is a crusty Italian bun that gets its unique texture from a wet and sticky dough. The traditional loaf has a chewy filling and a crunchy crust. It’s a perfect sauce and soup soaker and it’s commonly used to make sandwiches and paninis.
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5. Focaccia
Focaccia is another slice of heaven sent from Italy. Its soft, pillowy texture is like biting into a buttery cloud. It’s often topped with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and herbs for added flavor. This buoyant loaf is best eaten with family.
6. Baguette
Are you really French if you don’t eat a baguette a day? The long and thin crusty baguette is a traditional bread in French cuisine eaten at any meal. It has a light and slightly chewy texture, ideal for ripping with your hands and eating straight from the bag.
7. Brioche
Brioche is another French bread with a distinct look of doughy cushions glistening with a buttery coating. Its sweet and buttery taste makes it a popular bread choice for many. Brioche makes wonderful burger buns and decadent french toast.
8. Milk Bread
This Japanese bread has a light, milky texture with a subtle taste of sweetness. The soft bread melts in your mouth like butter and is typically served as pull-apart dinner rolls. It’s also used for katsu sandwiches and mini slider buns.
9. Potato Bread
When you combine two of the best things you get an even better thing. Potatoes are mashed into a perfect dough that bakes into a fluffy bread. The potatoes add to the soft texture and preserve the bread’s freshness for longer than your average loaf.
10. Hawaiian Bread
Unlike what its name suggests, this bread originates from Portugal. The Portuguese sweet bread gets its soft texture and subtle sweetness from milk and sugar. Hawaiian buns appear similar to brioche and other pull-apart breads.
11. Challah
Challah is a traditional Jewish bread with a shiny golden crust that twists into a braid-like baguette. Challah has a touch of sweetness but is typically used as a sandwich bread with savory fillings.
12. Naan
Naan is an Indian flatbread–– not exactly a loaf but it’s worth a mention. It’s doughy and slightly chewy with a mild buttery flavor which makes it the perfect side to a spicy curry. Best served warm and makes a delicious pizza base.
13. Mantou
Mantou is a Chinese steam bun that provides you with a pillowy bliss with every bite. The spongy, slightly sweet buns are traditionally served plain but are also used as holders for sweet and savory fillings.
14. Banh Mi
The Vietnamese version of a baguette sandwich is a Banh Mi. The bread reflects French colonialism in Vietnam, blending traditional ingredients from both cultures. The crusty, fluffy sandwich bread is now popular around the globe.
15. Pumpkin Bread
This bread is perfect for fall but for pumpkin lovers, it’s pumpkin season year-round! This moist loaf is sweet, dense, and delicious. Bake it with a crispy top and mix in nuts and seeds for a delightful crunch. Raisins are another complementary ingredient to add more chew and sweetness.
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16. Avocado Chocolate Sweet Bread
This decadent bread has just the right amount of richness. The creative loaf is perfectly sweet with a creamy and doughy texture. It’s tasty and hearty, providing bonus nutrients from the avocado and cocoa.
17. Dutch Oven Bread
A simple bread made with a Dutch Oven. The baking method steams the dough, resulting in a springy bread with a crunchy crust. It’s a cozy comfort food best served with soups and stews.
18. Irish Soda Bread
You can’t have a potato leek soup without dipping soda bread into it! Traditional Irish soda bread has a crispy thick crust with a light and fluffy center. With only four ingredients, it’s been a homebaked bread in Irish kitchens for a long time.
19. Monkey Bread
No bananas in this bread! In the 40s, monkey bread gained popularity in Southern California. It’s a layered bread coated in butter that pulls apart and pairs wonderfully with jam. The fluffy bread leaves you with sticky fingers and sweetness on your tongue.
20. Rye Bread
Rye has a similar earthy flavor to sourdough bread but is much lighter in texture. Slices of savory rye make the best bread choice for a Reuben sandwich. Try it fresh or slightly toasted.
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