10 Questions
What type of bread is known for being thick, long, and lightly cut across the top to give a crisp crust?
Bloomer
Which bread is made with a milk bread dough and baked in a ridged mould, also known as a pistol?
Barrel
Which bread is traditionally filled with jam and clotted cream?
Cornish Splits
Which bread is a round smooth crusted loaf often topped with cracked wheat?
Cob
What type of bread is a white loaf made from two round pieces of dough, with one secured on top of the larger piece?
Cottage
Which bread is shaped in a round or oval with a crisp crust and light flaky texture?
Buttery Rowies
Which bread is a sweet, light yeasted bun enriched with butter and milk, traditionally eaten filled with jam and clotted cream?
Cornish Splits
Which bread is a white loaf made from two round pieces of dough, with one secured on top of the larger piece?
Cottage
Which bread is a round, crusty white loaf with a deeply cut cross on the top?
Cobourg
Which bread is usually made with a milk bread dough, baked in a ridged mould, also known as a pistol?
Barrel
Study Notes
Types of Bread
- A thick, long bread with a lightly cut top crust is known as a Baguette.
Milk Bread
- Panettone is made with a milk bread dough and baked in a ridged mould, also known as a pistol.
Filled Breads
- Scones are traditionally filled with jam and clotted cream.
Crusty Breads
- Ciabatta is a round smooth crusted loaf often topped with cracked wheat.
Double-Dough Breads
- Couronne is a white loaf made from two round pieces of dough, with one secured on top of the larger piece.
Crisp Crust Breads
- Boule is shaped in a round or oval with a crisp crust and light flaky texture.
Sweet Buns
- Scones are sweet, light yeasted buns enriched with butter and milk, traditionally eaten filled with jam and clotted cream.
Double-Decked Breads
- Couronne is a white loaf made from two round pieces of dough, with one secured on top of the larger piece.
Cross-Cut Breads
- Irish Soda Bread is a round, crusty white loaf with a deeply cut cross on the top.
Pistol-Baked Breads
- Panettone is usually made with a milk bread dough, baked in a ridged mould, also known as a pistol.
Test your knowledge of bread types and varieties from around the world with this quiz. From fruity Bara Brith to milk bread Barrel, see how many different types of bread you can identify.
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