Caribbean Breads

Bammy is a traditional cassava flatbread. The dough is often soaked in coconut milk, then fried, steamed, or baked. It originates from the Arawaks, who are the island's original inhabitants. The bread can usually be bought from local vendors, and ... 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

Coconut bake is a popular Trini bread characterized by its dense yet light texture. It consists of flour, coconut milk, grated coconut, butter, and brown sugar. The bread is traditionally flat and round, and it is served with saltfish, tomatoes, b... 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

Pan sobao is a traditional bread that is soft, slightly chewy, and has a mildly sweet flavor. Its name translates to kneaded, a nod to its unique preparation method. Pan sobao is characterized by its very smooth surface and soft, stretchy... READ MORE

Yaniqueque or yanikeke is a Dominican fried bread with a crispy and crunchy texture. It is made with flour, salt, melted butter, and baking powder. The dough is rolled into thin circles with crimped edges, and it is then fried in hot oil ... READ MORE

In Trinidad, everybody eats roti – they make it in the morning and in the afternoon - that is how popular this flatbread is on the island. Although roti didn't start in Trinidad, the inhabitants made their own style over the years. Dhalpuri ... READ MORE

Haitian bread is the most common type of bread that can be found in Haiti. It consists of flour, yeast, sugar, butter, and salt, although every baker has its own twist on the ingredients. This bread may be prepared in various sizes and shapes, and... READ MORE

Bajan salt bread is a traditional type of bread hailing from the Caribbean island of Barbados, characterized by its crusty exterior and tender, fluffy interior. Although the word "salt" in the name might indicate so, this bread is not particularly... 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

Antiguan butter bread is a tender, buttery loaf of bread that needs no more additional butter once it's been baked. It is common to serve the bread with cheese for breakfast, but many locals enjoy it throughout the day. Across the island, there ar... READ MORE