11 types of bread

all home bakers should know

We love bread in all its forms. From simple yeasted loaves to gorgeous plaits of challah, here are 11 types of bread all home bakers should have in their repertoire.

1. SOURDOUGH BREAD

Sourdough starter contains wild yeast & microorganisms like lactic acid bacteria (which give it its sour taste and help it last longer without preservatives).

THE RECIPE CRITIC

2. QUICK BREAD

If you've ever made a loaf of banana, zucchini, or pumpkin bread, then congrats! You've made quick bread (which comes together in almost no time).

KATHERINE GILLEN

3. CORNBREAD

Cornbread is a type of quick bread made with cornmeal. It's a staple in the Southern United States, where it's frequently baked in a cast iron skillet.

KATHERINE GILLEN

4. YEAST BREAD

When you think of bread, yeast bread is likely the first type that comes to mind. Depending on the recipe, it can be chewy or cotton-candy soft.

ERIN MCDOWELL

5. BRIOCHE

Known for its rich flavor, color & super buttery, tender crumb thanks to eggs, milk & a lot of butter.

CHRISTINE HAN/ERIN MCDOWELL

6. CHALLAH

Challah dough is enhanced with oil & plenty of eggs, which give it its trademark golden hue & soft, almost spongy texture.

ERIN MCDOWELL

7. FOCACCIA

Although it's flat, it's still leavened with yeast, & the dough is baked with lots of olive oil for a satisfyingly crunchy, golden crust.

MATT DUTILE/ERIN MCDOWELL

8. SOFT ROLLS

We adore rolls as they're just tiny loaves of yeast bread that are pleasingly squishy & the ideal vehicle for butter or honey (or both).

LIZ ANDREW/ERIN MCDOWELL

9. FLATBREAD

Nearly every culture has its own versions of flatbreads, from naan to pizza dough. It can be baked, fried, grilled, griddled, sliced, torn, or eaten whole.

NICO SCHINO/ERIN MCDOWELL

10. NO-KNEAD BREAD

No-knead bread relies on a longer rising time to form the gluten necessary for its bready texture so sit back & let the dough do the work.

ALEXANDRA STAFFORD/BREAD TOAST CRUMBS

11. SODA BREAD

Who needs yeast when you have baking soda? Not soda bread, that's for sure. This quick bread gets its rise from the reaction between baking soda and buttermilk, which is an acid.

SALLY'S BAKING ADDICTION

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