Types of Bread: English Vocabulary List

a crusty white bread that is soft on the inside and is shaped as a long thick stick

"French bread has crispy crust."

"The long thin French bread had a crispy golden crust and a soft chewy interior."

a type of hard dry bread that is baked twice, used as baby food

"Rusk is twice-baked bread."

"The elderly woman dipped the dry rusk in her tea to soften it before eating."

a type of bread made from rye flour, which has a denser texture and a stronger, more distinct flavor than bread made from wheat flour

"Rye bread uses rye flour."

"Rye bread had a dense texture and sour flavor that paired perfectly with smoked fish."

bread that has been cut into several individual pieces of equal size

"Sliced bread is pre-cut."

"The invention of sliced bread was considered a convenience that homemakers enthusiastically welcomed in the nineteen twenties."

a type of bread made with dark or whole grain flours, which gives it a dense texture and a dark color

"Black bread is dark rye."

"The dark black bread was made from rye flour and had a strong earthy flavor."

a kind of flat bread made from maize flour, typically in Native American cuisine

"Cornbread uses cornmeal."

"The golden cornbread was served warm with butter and honey alongside the chili."

a round, flat bread that is baked, creating an interior pocket that can be filled with various ingredients

"Pocket bread has interior cavity."

"The pocket bread opened easily to hold falafel hummus and fresh vegetables for a portable sandwich."

a thin crispy cracker made with rye or wheat flour

"Crispbread is dry thin cracker."

"The thin crispbread snapped cleanly when broken and was topped with cheese and cucumber slices."

a type of bread made from wheat flour that has been stripped of its bran and germ, resulting in a lighter color and a milder flavor

"White bread uses refined flour."

"White bread was softer than whole wheat but contained less fiber and fewer nutrients."

a type of bread made without rising agents such as yeast, baking powder, or baking soda, and is often associated with traditions such as Passover or as a staple in certain cultures

"Unleavened bread has no yeast."

"Unleavened bread did not rise because it contained no yeast or other leavening agents."

a type of bread made from flour that includes the entire wheat kernel, providing a higher fiber and nutrient content than refined white bread

"Whole meal bread uses entire grain."

"Whole meal bread retained the bran and germ of the wheat making it more nutritious than white."

a type of bread that is lightly sweetened and often flavored with fruits, nuts, or spices, and is typically served with tea or as a snack

"Tea bread is sweet loaf."

"The sweet tea bread was sliced thickly and spread with butter for afternoon tea."

a type of bread made from a fermented dough using naturally occurring yeast and bacteria, which gives it a distinct tangy flavor and chewy texture

"Sour bread tastes tangy."

"Sour bread got its tangy flavor from natural fermentation rather than commercial yeast."

a type of bread that is cooked in a skillet on the stovetop, rather than in the oven, and is often made with cornmeal or other grains

"Skillet bread cooks in pan."

"The skillet bread was cooked on a stovetop in a cast iron pan instead of an oven."

a type of bread that is leavened with baking powder or baking soda instead of yeast, which allows it to be made quickly and easily without the need for rising or kneading

"Quick bread uses baking powder."

"Quick bread used baking powder or soda instead of yeast so it did not require rising time."

a type of hard, dry biscuit or cracker that is often used as a staple food for long sea voyages or in emergency situations

"Pilot bread is hardtack biscuit."

"The hard pilot bread crackers were stored on ships because they did not spoil during long voyages."

a type of bread that is made with nuts, such as walnuts, pecans, or almonds, and is often sweetened with honey or sugar

"Nut bread contains walnuts pecans."

"The moist nut bread was loaded with walnuts and pecans and drizzled with honey glaze."

a type of bread that is made with a higher proportion of refined flour and/or added gluten, resulting in a fluffy and soft texture

"Light bread is airy white."

"Light bread was airy with large irregular holes from high hydration dough and gentle handling."

a type of flatbread that is made by frying a simple dough of flour, water, salt, and baking powder until it is golden brown and crispy on the outside

"Fry bread is deep-fried dough."

"Fry bread puffed up golden brown when dropped into hot oil and was served with honey or savory toppings."

a type of bread that is made with a flour that contains a higher proportion of whole grains, resulting in a denser texture and a darker color

"Dark bread uses whole grains."

"The dark bread contained molasses and coffee which gave it a rich brown color and slightly bitter taste."

flat and thin type of bread that contains no yeast

"Flatbread is thin unleavened bread."

"The flatbread was rolled thin and cooked quickly on a hot griddle without rising."

a type of bread that is made with flour that contains gluten, a protein that gives bread its elasticity and allows it to rise during the baking process

"Gluten bread uses wheat protein."

"Gluten bread used vital wheat gluten to create a chewy texture suitable for those avoiding certain other ingredients."

a type of bread made from whole wheat flour that has been coarsely ground, and is often sweetened with honey or molasses

"Graham bread uses graham flour."

"Graham bread was a slightly sweet whole wheat bread invented by nineteenth century health reformer Sylvester Graham."

a type of bread that is made using a mixture of different grains

"Multigrain bread has several grains."

"Multigrain bread contained several types of grains including oats barley flax and millet seeds."

a type of bread that is made using a unique fermentation process that involves a mixture of flour, water, and a bacteria that produces gas and gives the bread its distinctive flavor

"Salt-rising bread uses salt bacteria."

"Salt rising bread used a fermented starter of cornmeal and salt instead of commercial yeast."

a type of bread made using yeast as a leavening agent

"Yeast bread uses fermentation."

"Yeast bread required proofing the yeast in warm water before mixing the dough to ensure it was alive."

food that is made by baking a batter or dough in an oven

"She loves baked goods."

"The bakery window displayed an array of baked goods including croissants muffins and cinnamon rolls."

a thin and crisp baked bread, originally made in Italy

"Breadstick is long thin bread."

"The thin crispy breadstick was salted and served as an appetizer before the main course."