Taste These Mouth Watering Breads From Across The Globe
It doesn’t matter which part of the world you’re in, you’re sure to come across the staple food of millions – bread. In my travels, I’ve tasted quite a few delicious varieties of bread. Nothing can beat the flavor, texture and aroma of freshly baked bread, don’t you think? Let’s take a look at some of the most interesting and delicious varieties of bread around the world.
1. Zopf -Switzerland
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Made from white flour, egg, butter, milk and yeast, Zopf is traditional Swiss bread which is eaten on Sunday morning, called the Swiss Sunday breakfast by many. The crisp golden crust is a result of brushing a layer of egg yolk before the bread is baked. It is braided in shape and will look fantastic on your breakfast table. This yeasty bread has a solid buttery taste, royal visual appeal and is a superb side to a healthy Swiss breakfast!
2. Appam – Sri Lanka
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Okay ladies, this is some really exotic stuff. I tried this delicious bread on one of my travels to Asia. Locals in Sri Lanka mention that they eat this bread in breakfast and dinner. Appam or Appum as they call it, are thin and light pancakes which are made from fermented rice flour. Appams are made from yeast, rice, salt and sugar, and then fried in a special vessel which gives them their unique shape. Believe me, this bread has a very addictive taste and will go exceptionally well with typical foods that you find in Sri Lanka or Southern India.
3. Brioche – France
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Don’t we envy the French for the exquisite variety of bread they’ve got? The first on my list is a light and puffy French pastry called the Brioche. The dough of this bread is made from yeast, egg, butter, salt, sugar and a liquid which can be milk, cream, water or brandy. I think what makes Brioche most special is its flaky crust which is of a dark golden color and very rich. Well, I am not surprised because the egg and butter content in this bread is very high.
4. Focaccia – Italy
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Who hasn’t heard of this bread variety? What I find surprising that many of my friends confuse Focaccia with Pizza dough. Do you too? The dough is made of flour, water, oil, salt and yeast and is generally seasoned with herbs and olive oil. As delicious as it sounds, it gets even better as many Italians prefer to top it up with cheese, onions or even other vegetables to add that zing of flavor. The whole world is a fan of Focaccias so if you haven’t already got your bite yet, go find a local Italian bakery where you can get your hands on some freshly baked Focaccia. Of course, that is, if a trip to Italy isn’t on the cards!
