There are multiple types of bread that you can get from bakeries and they have their uniqueness and the perfect pairing for them, but maybe you aren’t familiar with what you should try out? We have listed below a few options that you can order on your next trip to the bakery or pre-order some through online platforms.
1. Baguette
Baguettes originate from France and are a long type of bread with a hard exterior that can be made for sandwiches. The easiest way to have it is with some butter or cream cheese. Besides that, a good baguette should be crispy and cracks upon pressing on it.
Price: RM 3.66
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
2. Sourdough
You may have heard of sourdough bread but what makes it unique from most of the other bread is that it uses a fermented flour and water combination. This is why it has that sour taste to it but don’t be afraid to try one because it still has a good chewy texture.
Price: RM 14.63
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3. Bagel
Bagels are dense but chewy when you bite into them and you can either eat them as it is or slice them in half to put a spread on them such as peanut butter or avocado and poached egg. It should be crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside while also tasting both sweet and salty.
Price: RM 5.50
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
4. Rye bread
Rye bread works best with pastrami and corned beef because it helps to enhance the flavours and becomes an excellent sandwich. It is usually dense and can taste sour with a hint of earthiness.
Price: RM 14.20
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5. Brioche bread
Brioche also originates from France and it has high contents of butter and egg which makes a tender yet light crumb. If you’re looking for something soft to chew on then this might be your kind of bread!
Price: RM 25.00
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6. Ciabatta bread
Originated from Italy and great for sandwiches and paninis. It has higher water content compared to a loaf of sourdough bread and tastes a little savoury with a chewy crust. The texture and crust might feel different depending on the baker’s technique but the ingredients are always the same.
Price: RM 9.90
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7. Multigrain bread
Another type of bread for the ones that prefer a fulfilling yet earthy taste for the heart and belly. It contains different kinds of grains like oat and flax to ensure that you are getting a healthy portion of your meal.
Price: RM 9.90
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8. Whole wheat bread
Compared to your regular white bread, this one has more fibre and nutrients because of its ingredients that include whole wheat grains. It is especially good for those who love their slices of bread but want to have a healthier option in their diet.
Price: RM 2.99
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
9. Pita bread
What’s interesting about pita bread is that they have an air pocket in the middle which conveniently allows you to stuff ingredients in it after cutting it in half. This is because pita bread is cooked in high heat which creates an air bubble in the middle after all the liquid goes away.
Price: RM 6.90
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
10. Tortilla bread
A flatbread like this one can be handy at wrapping your desired ingredients and then if you prefer, you can slightly heat it by the side so the content stays inside. Despite how it may look, you are bound to feel full after eating a hefty wrap.
Price: RM 13.50
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
How to look for good bread:
- You can look for a variety of air pockets in the bread because it will show whether the bread will be too dense for consumption.
- You should be able to smell a nice fragrant coming from good loaves of bread before you even taste it.
- Artisan bread types should have a great crust ranging from golden brown to lighter colours.
It is usually better to head down to your nearest bread bakery for a batch of fresh bread but it can be hard for some of us to drive to the desired locations so we hope this list has been helpful for you to get your dose of bread through online platforms. Do venture out and check certain bread bakery’s official websites because they do offer online delivery as well.
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