The world's tastiest bread

Bread is the mainstay of our diet. For thousands of years, we have relied on it for sustenance and culinary delight. We are forever seduced by the pairing of crunch and chew, be it in our sandwiches, our soups, or even our salads.

It can be savory, it can be sweet, and it costs almost nothing to make and eat. But, is your knowledge of bread complete?

Every culture in the world has its own doughs, kneading processes, and baking methods. Your favorite loaf is probably out there, waiting for you to try it and fall in love. With that said, this gallery could be your bread and butter! Click through to discover the tastiest bread in the world.

Tiger bread

Or in Dutch, tijgerbrood. It's named for the light-colored crevices on its dark crust that resemble tiger stripes. Rice paste is put on the dough before baking to create the effect.

Gyeran-ppang

It may not seem like it, but this bready treat is actually sweet. In South Korea, gyeran-ppang are a delicious street food. They are made from pancake dough with a whole egg cracked on top.

Challah

Challah is a Jewish staple and is usually eaten during Jewish holidays and the Shabbat. It is similar to a brioche: thick and spongy while sweet to taste.

Curry bread

This delectable and naughty bundle comes from Japan. It is a ball of curry, wrapped in batter and breadcrumbs, and then deep fried.

Korovai

This beautiful loaf is a sweet bread made for weddings specifically in Russia, Ukraine, and Romania. Traditionally, women would make it together before the wedding, singing all the while.

Baguette

What list of bread would be complete without the French baguette? The French are so serious about their baguettes that premade dough is banned, all baguettes must have the same ingredients, and they must be made where they are sold. They should only contain yeast, flour, salt, and water.

Ciabatta

The ciabatta was created in Italy in response to the popularity of the French baguette. The dough is full of water that makes it chewy inside and full of holes. It is wonderful for dipping in olive oil.

Sangak

Sangak has its origin in Iran. The name comes from the Persian word for pebble because it is cooked on a bed of little stones, hence its bumpy surface.

Damper

It is not the most exotic bread, but it sure is hearty. Damper bread comes from Australia and was meant to feed people when they were hard at work. It is traditionally made right on the ashes of a fire.

Montreal bagel

You may have had a bagel, but have you had a Montreal bagel? They are different from normal bagels because they are always made in a wood-fired oven, are denser, and have sweeter dough.

Frybread

It's in the name! It is a bread created by Native American people in the Southwest of the United States, specifically the Navajo. The bread is fried in lard or shortening, and then adorned with sweet or savory toppings.

Soda bread

Soda bread gets its unique taste and texture because instead of using yeast as a raising agent, the baker uses bicarbonate of soda. The added buttermilk reacts with the soda to make the bread rise. It is fairly quick to make, and tastes great!

Luchi

In the Bengal region, luchi is eaten with various sauces as a starter. It is a wonderfully crispy deep-fried flatbread.

Pão de queijo

Brazil is crazy about these puffs. The mini buns of bread are filled with gooey cheese and eaten as a snack or for breakfast.

Pupusa

In El Salvador and Honduras, these little bread cakes are an excellent plate mop. They are made with cornmeal and are best eaten piping hot.

Roti gamgbang

This Indonesian bread mixes Dutch and Indonesian techniques. The dough is spiced with cinnamon and contains sugarcane, but the texture is more similar to Indonesian bread. It is very yummy!

Broa de milho

Broa de milho is a rustic bread from the north of Portugal. It is made mostly with cornflour. Hunks of this loaf go perfectly with a chunky soup.

Simit

You may also know this bread as a Turkish bagel. It is known for its chewy inside and crunchy crust. The recipes vary, but they are usually covered with various kinds of seeds.

Sources: (CNN) (TasteAtlas)