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One cannot live by bread alone – but it sure is tempting! If you can’t resist the aroma of a freshly baked loaf and can’t stop gorging on carbs when exploring new destinations, then why not test your knowledge to see how much you really know about the wide world of breads in cultures across the globe.
1. A close cousin of the French baguette, with its crispy exterior and fluffy interior, one extremely popular bread in Mexico is the…
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2. Mexican concha bread, by contrast, is a totally unique specialty with a crumbly topping that’s made to look like a seashell. Concha bread is usually…
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3. Everyone is familiar with the soft, fragrant pretzel, with its signature knot-like shape and salty seasoning. In Germany, where many historians believe pretzels to have originated, they’re called ‘Brezeln’ – except in Bavaria, where they are known as:
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4. Injera is a sour pancake-like bread with a slightly spongy texture used to scoop up vegetable and meat stews. It is traditional to the cuisine of which African country?
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5. Speaking of flatbread, Indian cuisine is famous for its flatbread that’s traditionally baked in a cylindrical clay oven called a tandoor, and often stuffed with cheese, garlic, veggies and other goodies. This bread is known as…
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6. Aussies love to whet the appetite by indulging in dampers. This bushman’s bread is customarily cooked where?
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7. Mafalda is one of Sicily’s most iconic, uniquely shaped breads – at its best when freshly baked and stuffed, especially with charcuterie like mortadella. Besides the plain version, you can often find an even more delicious variant topped with:
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8. Formed into a circular shape and stamped with a distinctive design, obi non (or lepyoshka) is as pretty as it is tasty. This flatbread is most commonly associated with the cuisine of what country?
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9. Just say ‘pão de queijo’ and you’ll immediately feel like you’re in Brazil! What is the key ingredient in this popular Brazilian bread, served at breakfast and snack time?
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10. All of the following statements about French baguette are true – except for one. Which one is false?
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11. Speaking of French favourites… The croissant is considered a classic example of French baking, but a deep dive into culinary history reveals that croissants actually find their roots in the…
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12. Arepas are enjoyed in many countries throughout Central and South America, with countless regional variations. But which of the following statements is true of all arepas?
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13. Puffy rolls with a characteristic crispy crust, ‘pistolets’ are a true Belgian bakery staple that one can eat either with jam and butter, or as a savoury snack. Popular savoury fillings include cheese, ham and kipkap… but what is kipkap?
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14. Hönökaka is a typical Swedish flatbread with a soft, light texture. This bread can most easily be recognised by its…
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15. Dutch tijgerbolletjes (tiger bread rolls) come by their name honestly. To what do they owe their speckled appearance?
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Photo Credits:
Question 8: Photo via Zlerman/Wikimedia Commons
Question 15: Photo via Sprogz from UK/Wikimedia Commons
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