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Quiz about Breads Breads Everywhere a Bread

Breads, Breads, Everywhere a Bread Quiz


Bread is a popular staple food worldwide. What do you know about these 10 types of bread from various cultures?

A photo quiz by Verne47. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Verne47
Time
4 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
380,216
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
757
Last 3 plays: Mabel466 (9/10), tuttufrutti57 (9/10), nightingale330 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. This oven-baked flatbread is popular among persons living in West, Central or South Asia. What is it called? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Oh yes! This twisted bread product is indeed a pretzel but which country's national cuisine is it associated with? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. ___ de muerto is a bread that is traditionally baked in Mexico near to the time of Dia de Muertos.

Answer: (One Word)
Question 4 of 10
4. Which bread which has its origin in Poland is boiled for a short while before being baked? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Curry bread originated in the West Indies.


Question 6 of 10
6. ___ is a flat bread that is usually topped with cheese and tomato sauce and then oven baked.

Answer: (One Word)
Question 7 of 10
7. No! It's not a rock. It is a bread. Which leavening agent is used to make this bread? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This Swiss bread has a lovely golden crust. What is it brushed with before baking to give crust its golden colour? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Where did this long thin loaf known as the baguette originate from? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This flat bread from Jamaica is a tasty treat usually eaten with steamed or fried fish. Which root food is used to make the flour for this bread? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This oven-baked flatbread is popular among persons living in West, Central or South Asia. What is it called?

Answer: Naan

Naan is also called nan or khamiri. It is a flatbread that contains leavening such as bread starter or yeast. It is usually brushed with butter and served whille it is still hot. It can also be served with curries, soup or gravies.
2. Oh yes! This twisted bread product is indeed a pretzel but which country's national cuisine is it associated with?

Answer: Germany

It is believed that pretzels could have originated in the early Middle Ages in the monasteries of Europe. Traditionally, the shape of these breads had a distinctive loop form that was symmetrical. However, they can now be had in different shapes. Pretzels may be seasoned with salt, sugars, seeds, chocolate, glazes or nuts.

They are associated with the national cuisine of Germany and other German speaking countries or regions.
3. ___ de muerto is a bread that is traditionally baked in Mexico near to the time of Dia de Muertos.

Answer: Pan

In the United States Pan de Muerto is called dead bread. It is a type of sweet, soft roll which is baked every year in Mexico in celebration of the day of the dead. This bread is baked from a simple sweet bread recipe to which anise seed may be added. There are variations to this bread depending on the baker.
4. Which bread which has its origin in Poland is boiled for a short while before being baked?

Answer: bagel

The bagel is a bread product that is made from wheat dough leavened with yeast and shaped in the form of a ring.The prepared dough is boiled in water for a short time and then baked. Bagels are sometimes topped with seeds. The inside of the bagel is dense and chewy while the outer crust is browned and sometimes crispy.

Although bagels are popular in North America they originated in Poland.
5. Curry bread originated in the West Indies.

Answer: False

Curry bread originated in Japan. It is made by wrapping Japanese curry into a piece of dough. It is then coated in bread crumbs and deep fried. It can be baked but it is mostly deep fried. Yummy!
6. ___ is a flat bread that is usually topped with cheese and tomato sauce and then oven baked.

Answer: Pizza

Pizza is popular in many countries but it originated in Italy. Meats, vegetables and condiments such as mustard and pickles are common toppings used on pizza. Pizza is usually served in portion-sized slices.
7. No! It's not a rock. It is a bread. Which leavening agent is used to make this bread?

Answer: baking soda

Soda bread is a quick bread that is made in many different countries. It is usually made with flour, bread soda,salt and buttermilk. However, other ingredients that can be used in this bread are raisins, eggs, butter and nuts. Soda bread is used in many cuisines.
8. This Swiss bread has a lovely golden crust. What is it brushed with before baking to give crust its golden colour?

Answer: egg yolk

The zopf originated in Switzerland. It is also made in Poland and Germany. White flour, milk, eggs, butter and yeast are the ingredients used to make this bread which is baked in the form of a plait. Traditionally, zopf is eaten on Sunday mornings at breakfast.
9. Where did this long thin loaf known as the baguette originate from?

Answer: France

Baguettes are also called French sticks or French loaves. They can be prepared much more quickly than round loaves. Wheat flour, water, yeast and salt are the ingredients used to make the baguette. Although this bread does not contain additives, small amounts of soy flour, broad bean four and wheat malt flour may be used in the dough.
10. This flat bread from Jamaica is a tasty treat usually eaten with steamed or fried fish. Which root food is used to make the flour for this bread?

Answer: cassava

Bammy is a Jamaican flatbread that has its origin in the Arawak culture. Traditionally, bammy was made from bitter cassava that was grated and pressed to remove the juice. The drained cassava was then beaten in a mortar until it had the consistency of flour. Salt was used as a flavouring.

The cassava flour was then spread evenly on a hot iron or griddle and placed on an open fire to bake. Modern bammies are thicker than the traditional ones and they may be made from sweet cassava.
Source: Author Verne47

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