8 Types of Bread And Their Dishes

Even with all sorts of crazy low-carb diets trending, We still eat A LOT of bread. Why? Because bread IS LIFE. It's inexpensive, super versatile, and you can make so many amazing recipes with it. Here, we're down for carbs any time of day. Below, learn about some of our favorite types of bread, and what makes them unique.

1. Ciabatta

Ciabatta (which translates to slipper!) is an Italian bread made with wheat flour, salt, yeast, and water. Though it's texture and crust vary slightly throughout Italy, the essential ingredients remain the same. Ciabatta is best for sandwiches and paninis, naturally.

2. Whole Wheat Bread

Unlike white bread, whole-wheat bread is made from flour that uses almost the entire wheat grain—with the bran and germ in tact. This means more nutrients and fiber per slice! This bread is also great for sandwiches or, egg in a hole.

3. Sourdough

Sourdough is a yeasted bread made from a starter — a fermented mixture of flour and water that makes many batches of bread. In fact, it can be kept for a VERY long time! The resulting loaf has a substantial crust with a soft, chewy center and large air bubbles. It makes a BOMB grilled cheese!

4. Rye Bread

Rye bread is made with a combination of bread flour and rye flour, giving it an assertive rye flavor and a tight crumb. Caraway or dill seeds are often added for an earthy flavor. Rye bread is what gives pastrami and corned beef sandwiches their signature flavor.

5. Pita Bread

Originating in the Middle East, pita is a leavened flatbread made of wheat flour. They are cooked at high temperatures, causing the liquid in the dough to escape. This forms a large air bubble in the center, which becomes a pocket when cut in half — great for a hand-held falafel sandwich. They're also perfect for dipping when cut into wedges and toasted.

6. Focaccia

Focaccia is an Italian bread typically baked flat, in a baking sheet or pan. The dough is similar to pizza dough, and is sometimes flavored with fresh herbs and garlic. Often it's coated with olive oil before baking for a distinctly delicate yet crunchy crust. It's often enjoyed on its own, but it's also great for dipping in soup or served with meat and cheese.

7. Multigrain

Multigrain bread is exactly what it sounds like: Bread loaded with grains like barley, flax, millet, and oats. Multigrain is super hearty, with a rich earthy flavor. Perfect for your morning avocado toast.

8. Brioche 

Brioche is a French bread made with eggs and butter. It's super light, with a tight crumb and subtle sweetness. It has a completely soft crust that gets its golden hue from an egg wash applied just before baking. Wanna make the best French toast ever? Brioche is the way to go.

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