Bread Rolls

Pan de bono is a traditional bread consisting of cassava starch, cornmeal or corn flour, queso fresco, eggs, and sugar. The bread is shaped into bagels or balls that are slightly larger than golf balls. Pan de bono is similar to other South Americ... READ MORE

Literally translated to cheese bread, pão de queijo has its origins in the culinary inventions of African slaves, when they started to use the residue of the cassava plant. A fine white powder, or starch, was rolled into balls and ... READ MORE

Marraqueta (also known as pan batido and pan francés) is the most popular bread in Chile and Bolivia, a staple food that is often consumed three times a day. It is made with flour, water, salt, and yeast. Two balls of doug... READ MORE

Almojábana is a traditional and Puerto Rican bread (although it is also popular in other countries of Latin America) that is very similar to pandebono. Pandebono is usually made with yuca flour and costeño cheese, w... READ MORE

Bagels are an iconic New York City food: boiled, then baked hand-shaped, round rolls with a hole in the middle. It is a small and dense bread with a malty flavor and a dark, shiny, and crunchy exterior which should snap when bitten into it. Origin... READ MORE

Pan de queso is a cheese bread from Colombia, namely the Paisa region where it is extremely popular. The main ingredients are tapioca flour and grated cheese, but it is the fermented cassava starch that gives these rolls their lightness and volume... READ MORE

Pampushki are small Ukrainian yeasted buns. They can be prepared in sweet or savory versions. The dough usually consists of milk, flour, eggs, sugar, butter, yeast, oil, and salt, and it is then shaped into small balls. The sweet version is often ... READ MORE

Bolo lêvedo is a traditional bread originating from the Azores. These sweet muffins are made with a combination of water, flour, sugar, eggs, butter, salt, milk, and yeast. The dough is shaped into small balls that are dusted with flour, the... READ MORE

Pan de yuca is a traditional bread consisting of cassava flour, eggs, and cheese. It is usually shaped into small, round balls. The bread is popular throughout Colombia and Ecuador, although there are variations on pan de yuca throughout Latin Ame... READ MORE

Incredibly similar to Irish soda bread, the soft proziaki are traditional Polish bread rolls that originally hail from the Subcarpathian region and date back to the 19th century. Though the recipes vary across the region, they typically consist of... READ MORE

Pandesal is a popular bread roll from the Philippines. Its name is derived from the Spanish words "pan de sal," which translates to "bread of salt." However, despite its name, pandesal is characteristically slightly sweet rather than salty. The ou... READ MORE

Kaisersemmel is a traditional bread roll originating from Austria. Also known as kaiser roll, it's usually made with a combination of flour, yeast, salt, sugar, and sometimes butter. The dough is shaped into rounds, and the top is divided into fiv... READ MORE

Baursak is a unique fried bread with a puffy appearance consisting of flour, milk, salt, sugar, eggs, butter, and yeast. The bread is fried only for special occasions such as birthdays, weddings, or memorials. It is believed that the smell of oil ... READ MORE

Pan de Mallorca are flavorful Puerto Rican bread rolls characterized by their soft, buttery, and fluffy texture. The bread consists of flour, yeast, milk, water, egg yolks, and butter. It is believed that pan de Mallorca originates from ensaim... READ MORE

Żymła is the Silesian name for a traditional white bread roll. Known as bułka in Polish, the bread roll typically has an oval shape and is often sprinkled with poppy seeds on top before baking. Apart from its everyday consumption, this br... READ MORE

Invented by the Parker House Hotel during the 1870s, the Parker House roll is a butter-rich, soft, and delicate bread roll that is tender on the inside and crisp on the outside. An interesting fact is that these bread rolls are somewhat s... READ MORE

English muffin is a small, round, and flat bread that's made from a soft yeasted dough. Once shaped into rounds, either by hand or with crumpet rings, the English muffin is baked on a griddle. Before toasting, they are halved, and once toasted, th... READ MORE

Houska is a popular Czech bread roll, simple and small in size. It is made with plain wheat flour, milk, yeast, salt, and, occasionally, eggs. Before baking, it is usually braided and shaped into a plump circular form resembling a knot. The top is... READ MORE

Mollete is a traditional bread hailing from Antequera. It's made with a combination of yeast, plain flour, whole-wheat flour, salt, sugar, milk, and olive oil. The dough is rolled into oval-shaped disks, and it's then baked until golden brown. Tra... READ MORE

Bap is a soft bread roll that’s enjoyed throughout the United Kingdom, but its origins are Scottish. This bread roll is often made with a combination of flour, milk, sugar, salt, yeast, and vegetable oil or butter (or lard). In Scotland, a b... READ MORE

Papo secos, also known as Portuguese rolls, are light and airy bread rolls popular in Portuguese cuisine. These rolls are made from common bread ingredients including yeast, sugar, flour, salt, water, and butter, with a little milk brushed on top ... READ MORE

Berliner knüppel is a traditional bread roll originating from Berlin. The bread rolls are usually made with a combination of water, flour, milk, yeast, and salt. The ingredients are mixed, the dough is kneaded, and it's then left to rest for ... READ MORE

Viena andaluza is a traditional bread roll hailing from Andalusia. The bread roll is usually made from wheat flour, and the dough is formed into an oval shape. Once baked, these rolls should be golden and crusty, with a soft, fluffy, white crumb a... READ MORE

Pan de huevo is a Chilean egg bread roll that is typically consumed as a snack at local beaches, where it’s traditionally sold by women wearing all-white uniforms. The bread roll is made with a combination of flour, baking powder, sugar, egg... READ MORE

Michetta is a traditional white bread characterized by its round and bulbous shape, hard crust, and an airy, slightly hollow texture of the interior. It is believed that michetta was invented in Lombardy during the period of the Austrian rule. At ... READ MORE

The Asian interpretation of classic Portuguese bread rolls is known under the name piggy bun. They are usually oval-shaped and can come in various sizes and lengths. Although they might differ in crispiness and sweetness, most types usually have a... READ MORE

A hoagie roll is a long and flat roll that's traditionally used to prepare hoagie sandwiches, submarine sandwiches, and sometimes even Philadelphia cheesesteak sandwiches. The inside should be soft, and the exterior should be a bit harder. These r... READ MORE

Mchadi is a popular, traditional Georgian bread consisting of cornmeal, salt, and water. The dough is usually fried in hot oil until golden brown. It is recommended to serve mchadi warm with kidney beans and cheese on the side.

Huffkins are traditional English bread rolls originating from Kent. These rolls are flat, circular to oval, with a dimple in the center. They're made with flour, water, yeast, and a bit of lard, although modern recipes sometimes call for the addit... READ MORE

Schlumbergerli is a traditional bread roll originating from Basel and it can be traced back to 1872. The rolls are made with a combination of flour, yeast, salt, and honey. The dough is sprayed with water and baked until golden. If properly prepar... READ MORE

Baati is a hard, unleavened Indian bread that is typically prepared in the desert areas of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. Traditionally, baati is baked over the ambers of dried cow-dung. It consists of wheat flour, salt, ghee, and v... READ MORE

Bath bun is a traditional sweet bread roll originating from Bath. The buns are circular, with nib sugar and caraway seeds on top of their highly glazed exterior. The texture is dense and close, while the flavor is lightly spiced and sweetened, wit... READ MORE

Barm cake is a traditional bread roll originating from North West England. These soft rolls are usually topped with flour before baking, and in the past, they were usually leavened with barm, the residue that forms during yeast fermentation when m... READ MORE

These traditional Moroccan bread rolls are prepared with a yeasted, brioche-like dough that is enriched with aniseed. They also incorporate toasted sesame seeds and are usually flavored with orange blossom water. Before baking, krachel are brushed... READ MORE

This traditional Irish bread roll is either round or square in shape and comes in two versions—soft and chewy—both with a flour-dusted top and made exclusively with flour, water, yeast, and salt. The tradition of preparing blaa dates b... READ MORE

A bulkie roll is a sandwich bun that is commonly found throughout New England. It is characterized by its petaled, rose-shape design. Although some people may confuse these sandwich buns with kaiser rolls, bulkies are not as sweet as them... READ MORE

Pan será is a traditional bread from Curaçao consisting of flour, yeast, sugar, margarine, and water. It is usually shaped into round buns that are baked until they develop a shiny, brown crust, which is a result of brushing the doug... READ MORE

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Hawkshead wig is a traditional bread roll originating from Hawkshead in Cumbria. These bread rolls are usually ma... READ MORE

Mohnflesserl or Mohnstriezerl is a type of Austrian bread roll made with a braided or twisted shape and coated with poppy seeds ("mohn" in German). Commonly found in Austrian bakeries, Mohnflesserl rolls are known for their soft, airy interior and... READ MORE

Pav in India refers to a type of soft, fluffy bread roll that is commonly used in various street foods and meals. The term "pav" comes from the Portuguese word "pão," which means bread. Pav was introduced to India during Portuguese coloniza... READ MORE

Röggelchen is a traditional bread roll, particularly popular in the Rhineland region. It is made from a mix of rye and wheat flour, giving it a dense, hearty texture and a slightly sour flavor due to the rye content. The rolls are typically s... READ MORE