Breads, Breads, Everywhere a Bread Quiz

Answer: Naan

Naan is also called nan or khamiri. It is a flatbread that contains leavening such as bread starter or yeast. It is usually brushed with butter and served whille it is still hot. It can also be served with curries, soup or gravies.

Answer: Germany

It is believed that pretzels could have originated in the early Middle Ages in the monasteries of Europe. Traditionally, the shape of these breads had a distinctive loop form that was symmetrical. However, they can now be had in different shapes. Pretzels may be seasoned with salt, sugars, seeds, chocolate, glazes or nuts.

They are associated with the national cuisine of Germany and other German speaking countries or regions.

Answer: Pan

In the United States Pan de Muerto is called dead bread. It is a type of sweet, soft roll which is baked every year in Mexico in celebration of the day of the dead. This bread is baked from a simple sweet bread recipe to which anise seed may be added. There are variations to this bread depending on the baker.

Answer: bagel

The bagel is a bread product that is made from wheat dough leavened with yeast and shaped in the form of a ring.The prepared dough is boiled in water for a short time and then baked. Bagels are sometimes topped with seeds. The inside of the bagel is dense and chewy while the outer crust is browned and sometimes crispy.

Although bagels are popular in North America they originated in Poland.

Answer: False

Curry bread originated in Japan. It is made by wrapping Japanese curry into a piece of dough. It is then coated in bread crumbs and deep fried. It can be baked but it is mostly deep fried. Yummy!

Answer: Pizza

Pizza is popular in many countries but it originated in Italy. Meats, vegetables and condiments such as mustard and pickles are common toppings used on pizza. Pizza is usually served in portion-sized slices.

Answer: baking soda

Soda bread is a quick bread that is made in many different countries. It is usually made with flour, bread soda,salt and buttermilk. However, other ingredients that can be used in this bread are raisins, eggs, butter and nuts. Soda bread is used in many cuisines.

Answer: egg yolk

The zopf originated in Switzerland. It is also made in Poland and Germany. White flour, milk, eggs, butter and yeast are the ingredients used to make this bread which is baked in the form of a plait. Traditionally, zopf is eaten on Sunday mornings at breakfast.

Answer: France

Baguettes are also called French sticks or French loaves. They can be prepared much more quickly than round loaves. Wheat flour, water, yeast and salt are the ingredients used to make the baguette. Although this bread does not contain additives, small amounts of soy flour, broad bean four and wheat malt flour may be used in the dough.

Answer: cassava

Bammy is a Jamaican flatbread that has its origin in the Arawak culture. Traditionally, bammy was made from bitter cassava that was grated and pressed to remove the juice. The drained cassava was then beaten in a mortar until it had the consistency of flour. Salt was used as a flavouring.

The cassava flour was then spread evenly on a hot iron or griddle and placed on an open fire to bake. Modern bammies are thicker than the traditional ones and they may be made from sweet cassava.