Have you ever stopped for a moment to wonder what our lives might be like without bread? It doesn’t even bare thinking about does it. Therefore, in the spirit of celebrating this glorious carbohydrate, we have compiled a list below for you of the most notable contributions that bread has made to the world. Bread… we bow our heads to you!
1. Freshly Baked White Loaf
I’m not sure many people could argue that there is a better smell than the glorious waft of a freshly baked white loaf. It really is the stuff that dreams are made of.
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2. French Baguette
God bless the French for gifting us with the baguette, which has incorporated itself in to our worlds so brilliantly. Whether you prefer it with soup, as the shell to your favourite sandwich or even just on its own, the French baguette is without a doubt one of the world’s favourite types of bread.
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3. Sourdough
Sourdough has put itself on the map in recent years due to the fact it tastes amazing and many people consider it healthier than regular bread, due to the naturally occurring ingredients, lactobacilli and yeast.
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4. Focaccia
One of the few significant Italian contributions on this list; focaccia is certainly a treat for the taste buds, especially if it is topped with rosemary and sea salt and then dipped in deliciously fresh olive oil.
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5. Garlic Bread
Whoever came up with the notion of putting garlic and bread together deserves a Nobel prize due to the amount of joy it has brought to the world. You can’t say you disagree?
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6. Ciabatta
Another Italian marvel, ciabatta is one of the younger breads on this list due it having only been invented in 1982 in Verona. You know what that means: had it not been for that one amazing baker, there would have been no such thing as the panini! Heaven forbid.
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7. Challah
Holding a great deal of stead in the Jewish community, their delicious challah bread tends to come braided and is saved for special occasions such as the Sabbath.
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8. Brioche Bread
Ok, we admit it, brioche is technically more of a pastry but it is just too tasty not to include. Its gorgeous taste comes from its high egg and butter content and is another reason for us to be grateful to France.
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9. Naan
Is any curry in the world complete without the addition of a traditional naan bread? I think not. This magnificent flaky leavened bread stems all the way from the Middle East and Asia.
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10. Olive Bread
If you’re lucky enough to have a freshly cooked slice of olive loaf in your hand, you will soon feel transported to the Mediterranean shores of Greece and Cyprus where it originates from.
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