Flatbread: English Vocabulary List

a type of flatbread that is traditional in Scottish and Native American cuisine, and is typically made from a mixture of flour, water, and fat

"Bannock is Scottish flatbread."

"The traditional Scottish bannock, made with simple ingredients, was a hearty accompaniment to our stew."

a type of flatbread that is popular in Indian cuisine, made from a mixture of whole wheat flour, water, and salt, and cooked on a griddle or tawa

"Chapati is Indian flatbread."

"The simple chapati, cooked on a hot griddle, was a staple food eaten with many Indian meals."

a flat and crisp bread that is eaten by Jewish people during Passover

"Matzo is unleavened bread."

"During Passover, many Jewish families eat matzo instead of regular bread to commemorate their ancestors' exodus."

a round flat yeast bread that is baked in a clay oven, originally from South Asia

"Naan is South Asian bread."

"The fluffy, slightly charred naan bread was the perfect accompaniment to the rich Indian curry."

a type of flat Indian bread without yeast that is cooked on a griddle

"Paratha is Indian flatbread."

"The flaky paratha, cooked on a griddle until golden brown, was served with a spicy lentil curry."

a flat oval bread that is yeasted and could be opened and filled with food, originally in Middle Eastern cuisines

"Pita holds fillings."

"We stuffed the warm pita bread with falafel, hummus, and fresh vegetables for a delicious lunch."

a type of round flat bread that is made with ground lentils, served with curry in Indian cuisine

"Poppadom is lentil flatbread."

"The crispy poppadom, made from ground lentils, provided a delightful crunch with the spicy Indian curry."

a round flat bread made with whole wheat flour, native to the Indian subcontinent

"Roti is Indian flatbread."

"The simple roti, made with whole wheat flour, was a staple food eaten with many Indian meals."

a type of pancake made with wheat flour or cornmeal that is usually served hot or cold and wrapped around a filling, originated in Mexico

"Tortilla wraps food."

"We used soft corn tortillas to make tacos filled with seasoned ground beef and fresh salsa."

a type of cornbread that is made from a mixture of cornmeal, water, and salt, which is then shaped into a round cake and cooked on a hot griddle or frying pan

"Hoecake is cornmeal."

"The rustic hoecake, cooked until golden brown on the griddle, had a satisfyingly coarse texture."

an unleavened bread that is traditionally eaten during Passover, made from a mixture of flour and water that is baked quickly without any rising agents

"Matzah is unleavened."

"During the Passover Seder, the symbolic breaking and eating of matzah is a central ritual."

a thin, round Turkish flatbread similar to tortilla or lavash, commonly used for making wraps, kebabs, or pies

"Yufka is thin bread."

"The delicate yufka was stretched so thinly that you could almost see through it before it was baked."

a southern Indian pancake made with rice flour

"Dosa is Indian pancake."

"The thin, crispy dosa, made from fermented rice flour, was a popular breakfast in southern India."

a traditional Norwegian flatbread made from potatoes, flour, and often butter, typically cooked on a griddle

"Lefse is Norwegian flatbread."

"The soft, slightly sweet Norwegian lefse was spread with butter and cinnamon sugar before being rolled up."

a thin, round and flat bread that is not sweet, made with oatmeal and originated in Scotland

"Oatcake is Scottish."

"The crunchy Scottish oatcake was a simple yet satisfying snack, often enjoyed with a slice of cheese."

a type of Chinese flaky layered flatbread typically filled with savory ingredients

"Shaobing is Chinese pastry."

"The warm, flaky shaobing, filled with savory scallions, made for a delicious street food snack."

a soft, thin, unleavened Armenian flatbread made from flour, water, and salt, typically baked in a tandoor

"Lavash is Armenian flatbread."

"The soft, thin lavash bread was perfect for wrapping around grilled meats and vegetables for a quick meal."

a sourdough flatbread that is a staple in Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine, made from fermented teff flour batter

"Injera is Ethiopian sour flatbread."

"The spongy injera had a sour taste and was used as both a plate and utensil for Ethiopian stews."

a folded or rolled flatbread filled with various ingredients such as cheese, vegetables, and meats

"Scaccia is rolled Italian flatbread."

"The Sicilian scaccia was a rolled flatbread filled with tomato cheese and onion then baked."

a traditional Afghan dish that consists of thin, round flatbreads filled with a mixture of vegetables

"Bolani is stuffed Afghan flatbread."

"The Afghan bolani was a stuffed flatbread filled with mashed potatoes or leeks and pan fried."

a type of Indian flatbread that is typically leavened with yeast and often stuffed with a filling

"Kulcha is Indian leavened bread."

"The fluffy kulcha was stuffed with spiced potatoes and served hot with a side of yogurt."

a type of bread roll that is popular in some regions of Northern England, traditionally leavened with barm

"Barm cake uses fermented barm."

"The soft barm cake was a type of bread roll popular in northern England for sandwiches."