Can You Identify the Bread From an Image and a Hint?

By: Jonnathan Chadwick
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Can You Identify the Bread From an Image and a Hint?
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About This Quiz

If aliens landed on Earth and wanted to learn about human food, we'd probably give them a piece of bread. Unlike fruits, vegetables and water, it's a man-made food. There is no bread on Earth without humans, and it's one of the oldest human foods. It's relevant in every culture and no food represents the human race better. It's no wonder people "break bread" when getting to know one another.

One thing better than eating bread is baking bread. Some breads can be baked in minutes and others need days of preparation. Some breads are mandated by law and some are mandated by religion. Some feature strict ingredients and some are made with whatever you feel like using that day. There's a lot of bread out there.

The good news is that all bread can be broken down into a few categories: leavened or unleavened, and whole-grain or refined grain. The bad news is that within these categories comes infinite types of bread. There's dense bread, airy bread, crunchy bread, soft bread and bread that has been re-baked to make a new type of bread. How well do you know your breads? See if you can correctly name these breads just from an image and a hint.

Sourdough
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This bread gets its name (and sometimes its taste) from the fermented yeast. Do you know what it is?
Pita
Sourdough
Rye
Pumpernickel
Rye bread
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This dense and flavorful bread is made from a grain that is equally popular for being eaten and drunk. Can you name it?
Rye bread
Wheat bread
Cornbread
Pumpernickel
Pita
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Can you name this Middle Eastern flatbread that is commonly served alongside hummus?
Pita
Pumpernickel
Matzah
Naan

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Tortilla
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You can make tacos, tostadas, quesadillas and enchiladas with this bread. What is it?
Challah
Tortilla
Naan
Arepa
Brioche
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This light and fluffy bun from France is a treat in itself. Can you name it?
Paratha
Olive bread
Brioche
Chapati
Whole wheat bread
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Unlike bread made from just one part of the wheat grain, this bread uses the entire grain. What is it called?
Baguette
Tortilla
Ciabatta
Whole wheat bread

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Cornbread
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Can you name this bread named after one of America's most important crops?
Pumpernickel
Cornbread
Rye bread
Wheat bread
White bread
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This is what happens when you make bread from refined grains instead of whole grains. What is this bread called?
Banana bread
White bread
Whole wheat bread
Injera
Banana bread
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Do you know this bread made from a chimpanzee's favorite food?
Matzah
Poori
Banana bread
Injera

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Ciabatta
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What's the name of this Italian bread that's crispy on the outside and full of holes on the inside?
Brown bread
Baguette
Focaccia
Ciabatta
Focaccia
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Can you name this Italian bread that is often drizzled with olive oil and baked with fresh herbs like basil or rosemary?
Puri
Roti
Focaccia
Challah
Challah bread
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This rich and sweet braided bread is a staple during Jewish celebrations. Can you name it?
Challah
Brioche
Matzah
Pumpernickel

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Naan
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This bread that looks like pita is one of the most famous Indian breads. Do you know what it's called?
Arepa
Naan
Yufka
Injera
Soda bread
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What's the name of this carbonated bread?
Soda bread
Focaccia
Cornbread
Challah
Pumpernickel
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Can you name this dense German bread that is the country's most famous bread?
Challah
Rye bread
Pumpernickel
Tortilla

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Texas toast
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Everything is bigger in Texas, including this toast. What is it?
Southern toast
Lone Star toast
Texas toast
Cowboy toast
Ezekiel bread
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Do you know this sprouted bread with a biblical name?
Moses toast
Ezekiel bread
Noah toast
Abraham bread
Pullman loaf
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Bread loaves come in all shapes and sizes, but most mass-produced bread is baked in this rectangular shape. Do you know what it's called?
Pullman loaf
Standard loaf
Fisherman's loaf
Universal loaf

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Cinnamon raisin bread
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What's this sweet bread that features dried grapes and a swirl of sugar, honey and spice?
Egg bread
Olive bread
Cinnamon raisin bread
Pumpernickel
Olive bread
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Can you name this bread that's made with salty and pickled Mediterranean fruits?
Lavash
Ciabatta
Panettone
Olive bread
Garlic bread
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This fragrant bread is grilled with butter and herbs and makes for a great appetizer. Do you know it?
Vanocka
Matzah
Bruschetta
Garlic bread

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Bruschetta
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Do you know this fresh and earthy treat that dates all the way back to Ancient Rome?
Pumpernickel
Baguette
Bruschetta
Panettone
Baguette
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The dough in this long and crispy loaf of bread is mandated by French law. What is it?
Baguette
Boule
Mantou
Croissant
Marbled rye
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This bread is made with a swirl of rye plus cocoa. What is it called?
Bara brith
Puri
Marbled rye
Cinnamon raisin

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Boule
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This French bread looks like a mushed ball and is named accordingly. Do you know it?
Boule
Matzo
Yufka
Lavash
Bagel
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New York City is known for this breakfast treat. What is it?
Bagel
Croissant
Muffin
Cracker
Panettone
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It can take more than a week to make this Italian sweet bread made with candied citrus and dried raisins. What is it?
Challah
Focaccia
Panettone
Biscotti

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Unleavened bread
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What is bread without yeast called?
Wafer
Pita
Unleavened bread
Flatbread
Sacramental bread
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This bread is essential to Christianity. Can you name it?
Roti
Challah
Puri
Sacramental bread
Pretzel bread NEW
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This dense, buttery and salty loaf of bread is named after a legendary NYC street snack. What is it?
Croissant
Bagel
Pretzel bread
Hot dog bun

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Injera
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This spongy Ethiopian flatbread is served at nearly every traditional meal. Do you know it?
Chapati
Puri
Injera
Roti
All of the above
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What's the name of this American bread popular for making sandwiches?
Hoagie roll
Sub roll
Hero roll
All of the above
Puri
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Do you know these deep-fried poofs of unleavened bread that are popular in India?
Tortilla
Puri
Pita
Roti

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English muffin
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Do you know this spongy bread that is an essential ingredient in Eggs Benedict?
Pita
English muffin
Soda bread
Naan
Matzo bread
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You can't celebrate Passover without this unleavened bread. What is it?
Roti
Challah
Matzo bread
Lavash
Arepas
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These unleavened patties are made from corn and are hugely popular in Columbia. What are they called?
Bagels
Biscuits
Tortillas
Arepas

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Bara brith
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Can you name this bread made with tea, fruits and spices which resembles fruit cake?
English muffin
Bara brith
Roti
Pumpernickel
Biscotti
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Do you know these almond biscuits that are commonly dipped in espresso for breakfast?
Biscotti
Ciabatta
Focaccia
Panettone
Carrot bread
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What's the name of this bread that's made from a bunny rabbit's favorite food?
Puri
Berry bread
Roti
Carrot bread

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Croutons
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Can you name these crunchy pieces of seasoned bread that are commonly served atop salad?
Crackers
Pita
Croutons
Biscotti