Bread

Colombia

Garullas is a Colombian bread made with flour, cornmeal, butter, sugar, eggs, and cuajada cheese or queso fresco. The dough is baked until it develops a golden color on the exterior. This bread is especially popular in the city of Soacha, where it can be found in most bakeries. Garullas is typically consumed as a light meal in the afternoon hours, a practice that is locally known as el algo.

Garullas

India

Gobi paratha is a traditional flatbread originating from North India. This type of paratha is stuffed with spiced cauliflower. The dough is made with a combination of flour, water, salt, and oil. Once shaped, it's stuffed with spiced cauliflower, fried on both sides and brushed with butter or ghee until golden brown and fully cooked. The stuffing is typically made with a combination of cauliflower, ginger, turmeric, red chili powder, coriander, cumin, garam masala powder, dry mango powder, and salt. It's recommended to serve gobi parathas hot with chutneys, curd, raita, or Indian pickles. The dish can be found on most street food stalls in the area, where vendors serve gobi paratha for breakfast.

Gobi paratha

Goraasa is a Sudanese pancake or a flatbread that is spongy, versatile, soft, and doughy. It is made with flour, water, salt, and (optionally) baking powder. The batter is shaped in the pan, so the final result looks like a thick tortilla. In Sudan, it is eaten for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Locals often place it under various stews, then tear off pieces of the flatbread to scoop up the main dish instead of using utensils, but goraasa can also be enjoyed on its own.

Goraasa

G&ouml;zleme is a Turkish flatbread consisting of flour, water, yeast, olive oil, and yogurt, which prevents the flatbread from going too brittle. The dough is filled with ingredients such as meat, vegetables, eggs, various cheeses, or mushrooms, and is then baked on a sac griddle. Originally, g&ouml;zleme was served for breakfast or as a light afternoon snack, but today it has a status of popular fast food that can be found throughout the country's restaurants, food carts, and caf&eacute;s.

Gözleme

Graham is a dense bread made with graham flour, milk, molasses, salt, and yeast. It is high in fiber and has a delicious flavor and texture. Molasses helps to rise the dough, but sugar can be used instead. Both Graham flour and Graham bread were created by Sylvester Graham in the 19th century. He preached the importance of a healthy, wholesome diet in a time when baked products were typically filled with additives. Interestingly, in the past, Graham bread was sometimes used as dog food, since other bread types were considered to be unhealthy for dogs.

Graham Bread

Italy

Guastella is a traditional stuffed focaccia originating from Calabria, where it&rsquo;s often made on Easter Monday. It&rsquo;s usually made with a combination of flour, yeast, lard, dry spicy sausage bits, hard-boiled eggs, provolone cheese, pork rinds, butter, and black pepper. Flour, water, and yeast are kneaded into an elastic dough that&rsquo;s left to rise for an hour and divided into two portions. One-half of the dough is placed into a lard-greased baking pan and topped with the filling ingredients. The other half of the dough is placed on top, and the focaccia is then dotted with butter and baked in the oven until golden.

Guastella calabrese

China

Guokui is a traditional flatbread originating from the Shaanxi province, now popular in various regions across China. Known for its large, thin, and crispy texture, guokui translates to "pot helmet," reflecting its distinctive shape when cooked. The bread is typically large and round, resembling a flattened disc, with a crispy outer layer and a soft, chewy inside. In Shaanxi, there is also guokui type that is round in shape, more reminiscent of a bread loaf than a flatbread, about a foot in diameter, an inch in thickness, and weighs about 2.5 kg. The preparation starts with making dough from wheat flour, water, and sometimes yeast or baking powder for leavening. Guokui can be either plain or filled with a variety of ingredients, such as minced pork, beef, or vegetables. It is traditionally cooked in a tandoor-like oven or on a griddle, giving it a unique smoky flavor and crispy texture. There are several varieties of guokui: Shaanxi guokui often contains spicy beef or lamb fillings and has a distinctive regional flavor; Hubei guokui is known for its thicker, softer texture and sometimes features sweet fillings; Sichuan guokui is typically spicy, filled with a mix of minced meat and Sichuan peppercorns, offering a numbing and hot taste; Chengdu guokui is usually thinner and crispier, often featuring various fillings like spicy pork or vegetables. Guokui is not just a type of bread but a symbol of Chinese culinary tradition, often enjoyed as a snack or a quick meal. It is a staple in street food culture across different regions of China, showcasing its versatility and regional adaptations.

Guokui

Nepal

Gwaramari is a traditional Nepalese bread. In Newari, a local language, the name literally means a round bread. It's made with a combination of flour, baking powder, garlic, ginger, coriander, cumin, salt, and pepper. The ingredients are mixed into a thick doughy paste that's chilled until puffy, then shaped into small balls and fried until golden brown. It's recommended to serve gwaramari hot with chutneys or a cup of milk tea on the side. This small bread is traditionally served for breakfast, and some eat it by breaking gwaramari in half, then pressing it towards the edges so that it looks like a miniature makeshift bowl with which one can spoon the hot milk tea into the mouth.

Gwaramari

Harsha is a popular Moroccan bread that is usually made with a combination of semolina, sugar, butter, milk, baking powder, and salt. It is traditionally fried in a pan until it develops a soft, crumbly texture. Most Moroccans prepare it for breakfast or as an afternoon snack, serving it with butter, honey, or cheese. It is recommended to pair harsha with a cup of hot Moroccan tea.

Harsha

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Hawkshead wig is a traditional bread roll originating from Hawkshead in Cumbria. These bread rolls are usually made with a combination of flour, yeast, water, and lard. The dough is mixed with caraway seeds, shaped into ovals, and the tops are then brushed with milk and sugar before baking. Once baked, the rolls should be golden with a shiny top and thick in the middle. They have been connected with Lent in the past, while some connect them with Christmas, particularly in Shrewsbury. Nowadays, these bread rolls are occasionally made in the region, although there's little interest for them.

Hawkshead wig

Hellimli is a Cypriot bread consisting of flour, water, milk, salt, butter, and olive oil. It is enriched by the addition of chopped onions, mint, and diced halloumi cheese. The dough is traditionally baked in clay ovens until the exterior of the bread develops a golden color. It is recommended to sprinkle the dough with sesame and nigella seeds before baking.

Hellimli

Himbasha or ambasha is a traditional and Ethiopian flatbread consisting of flour, water, yeast, sugar, sesame seeds, ground cardamom, and raisins (only in Eritrean version) resulting in a unique combination of sweet and savory flavors. It is characterized by a decorative wheel pattern that is scored on its top. In Eritrea and Ethiopia, himbasha is traditionally consumed for breakfast after mass, but it is also a popular item at numerous festivities and celebrations. Interestingly, breaking this bread over the back of a child on his first birthday to give him strength is a local tradition.

Himbasha

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 rolls are popular in the United States of America, and they're usually made with a combination of flour, milk, oil, eggs, yeast, salt, and sugar, while some versions might include sesame seeds on top. Hoagie rolls are typically split down the middle before they're filled with various ingredients.

Hoagie Roll

Malta

Prepared in many shapes and in numerous local variations, this sourdough bread is a staple of almost every Maltese kitchen. It is typically baked in wood-fired ovens and consists of flour, yeast, water, and salt. The bread is usually served as an accompaniment to a variety of dishes, but the most popular way of consuming it is to rub it with tomatoes, drizzle it with olive oil, and top it with ingredients such as cheese, olives, capers, onions, or fish.

Ħobż tal-Malti

Hojaldres is a traditional breakfast bread consisting of fried dough made with flour, sugar, salt, and oil or butter. The texture of this bread is similar to donuts, but its taste is savory. The flat, round bread is usually topped with cheese, while a sausage stew known as salchichas guisadas is often served as a dip on the side.

Hojaldres

Sweden

H&ouml;n&ouml;kaka is a classic Swedish flatbread with a light, almost cake-like texture. It's made with a combination of milk, butter, white flour, rye flour, sea salt, yeast, ljus sirap (light syrup), and hjorthornssalt. The final ingredient gives the flatbread its fluffy and light texture &ndash; hjorthornssalt was originally made from deer antlers, but nowadays ammonium carbonate is used instead. The dough is left to double in size, and it's then kneaded and flattened before being pricked with a kruskavel (a knobbly rolling pin) and baked in the oven. Once done, it's recommended to serve h&ouml;n&ouml;kaka warm with cheese, jams, honey, butter, or pickled herrings on the side.

Hönökaka

Traditionally prepared and eaten on Good Friday and during Lent, hot cross buns are subtly sweet spiced buns made with a rich yeast dough that is studded with dry fruit. The top of each bun is marked with a cross, typically made with shortcrust pastry, a mixture of flour and water, or icing sugar. Although theories abound, the exact origin of hot cross buns is shrouded in mystery. They are sometimes associated with Romans and Saxons, who made similar cross-marked buns to commemorate Eostre&mdash;the goddess of light. However, they are mostly linked to Christian folklore. Apart from the cross symbolizing crucifixion, it is often said that the hefty use of spices signifies the ingredients used to embalm Christ after his death. What is certain is that the buns already enjoyed immense popularity by the 16th century, when Queen Elizabeth I restricted their sale solely to Christmas, Easter, and Good Friday as it was believed that the buns had healing properties. The restriction had little effect and was soon revoked. Nowadays, hot cross buns are world-famous and enjoyed all year round. The traditional version is dotted with currants and spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, but it is easily modified and adjusted to taste. The buns can be enjoyed as a sweet or savory treat. They can be served plain or toasted, with butter, jam, or any other optional topping.

Hot cross buns

United States

A staple of the American South, hot water cornbread is a traditional bread that is made with cornmeal and hot water. Sugar, salt, butter, and other ingredients such as ham, bacon, jalapeno peppers, or green onions are often added to the cornmeal mixture in order to provide additional flavor and texture. The ingredients are combined, and the batter is formed into flattened cakes or patties which are then fried in hot oil or bacon fat. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, hot water cornbread is commonly eaten with honey, cane sugar, or maple syrup drizzled on top, but it can also be served as an accompaniment to chili, greens, beans, or soups. Interestingly, some people enjoy their hot water cornbread crumbled in a glass of cold buttermilk.

Hot Water Corn Bread

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 sprinkled with coarse sea salt, and either caraway or poppy seeds. Baked houska is light in color; it has a crispy exterior and a light, soft center. The roll can be bought in most Czech supermarkets and bakeries. It is often consumed for breakfast, when it is served alongside a variety of sweet and savory spreads, butter, or marmalade. The name houska might also refer to another type of bread that is sweet, rich, and filled with raisins, candied fruit, and almonds, typically served for Christmas and Easter. It is more similar to challah or brioche and was originally named v&aacute;nočka.

Houska

Mandarin roll is a steamed bun with Chinese origins, consisting of wheat flour, sugar, water, vegetable oil, yeast, and salt. It is such an important part of Chinese cuisine that it is likened to white bread in western cuisine. Steamed Mandarin rolls are sometimes accompanied by sweetened condensed milk, while in the southern parts of the country the rolls are often sweet and can be eaten on their own. Sometimes, the rolls are salted and filled with finely chopped spring onions on the interior. What makes these rolls unique is their unusual shape, reminiscent of flower blossoms, which is the reason for their alternative name - flower rolls.