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 Uses of Bread

  Last Updated : Jan 02,2019

14 Uses of Bread 

Bread is hands down the most baked product in the world. It is essentially a mixture of flour, water, yeast, salt and sugar. There are so many types of breads available in the world which use different flours, different leavening agents and different ways of making as well. Out of all the breads the most famous and common one is white bread which is either sold as a loaf or as slices

1. Sliced bread loaves are most commonly used to make sandwiches. Not only these, but even other types of breads like Panini bread and French bread are used to make different types of sandwiches.  These sandwiches can have fillings like vegetables, cheese, jam, proteins etc. They can also be made in various styles: toasted or grilled, open toasts, hot dog rolls, submarines, etc. The most common sandwich in Indian cuisine is a simple Vegetable Sandwich.

2. Bread is a good accompaniment for soups. These breads are usually in the form of bread rolls, Grissini sticks (bread sticks)

3. Bread buns are used as a base for burgers. Burgers are an American food item where different patties are put between the buns with different dressings and lettuce, and then eaten as a whole. Burger buns are usually sprinkled with poppy seeds or sesame seeds. Another similar type of bread is Bagel which is a little harder with a hole in the center.  

4. Simple sliced bread can be easily turned into crunchy croutons. Just butter a few slices of bread and rub some garlic on each slice, cut into cubes and fry them in oil or bake in the oven till crisp. This is how basic croutons are made but they can be flavored with cheese and herbs as well. These croutons are predominantly used in Tomato Soup and salads like Caesar Salad with romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, black pepper etc. 

5. Indian equivalent of burger buns are Ladi pavs.  These pavs are used in many ways, either served alongside a Spicy Misal or served stuff with a spicy aloo filling in Vada Pav.

6. Bread, in the form of crumbs, is used as a coating for tikkis, patties etc. Such patties are first rolled in bread crumbs and then deep-fried like Pasta Cheese balls. Bread crumbs are also sometimes used for thickening a few sauces and some bhajiya mixtures. 

7. Sliced bread can be turned into fantastic little tartlets by baking them. These tartlets can be filled with many toppings like a Mexican Tartlet.

8. Bread also makes wonderful koftas. Break the bread into tiny pieces, add different ingredients like curd, chillies, ginger and other things, mix together and deep fry to get quick koftas.

9. Croissants are a flaky type of French bread which are soft and melt in mouth. Whether plain or stuffed with cream and jam, it tastes amazing. 

10. Bread is used to make Paninis - an Italian specialty where Ciabatta bread is sliced and then stuffed with vegetables and cheese and then grilled. 

11. Pita bread is a Lebanese flatbread that is grilled and served along with hummus, a chickpea dip. Hollowed pita bread is stuffed with falafel balls to make delicious Falafels. 


13. Sliced bread is used to make sweets like Bread Butter Pudding which is an English dish. Even fancy Indian sweets like Gulab Jamuncan be made easier by using bread instead of khoya. 

14. Sliced breads can replace other doughs and coverings. Stuff the samosa filling into soft sliced breads, deep fry and there you have a Bread Samosa.


To know about Recipes using Bread, check out our collection.

uses of bread

Vegetable Sandwich, common fare on the Mumbai streets, this is a wholesome meal that you can feast on however short of time you are! Each sandwich is neatly cut into six equal pieces and served with tomato ketchup and chutney. And not to worry if you like it piping hot… bhaiyya will be very happy to toast them for you. Besides this street style Vegetable Sandwich check out our collection of sandwich recipes which has recipes like Thai Sub Sandwich , Caramelized Onions and Cheese Panini , Cheese-N-Celery Sandwiches , Open Chunky Vegetable Sandwich , Burrata Cheese and Bellpepper Grilled Sandwich and many more. Enjoy how to make Vegetable Sandwich recipe with detailed step by step photos and video below.
 by Tarla Dalal
Soups often seem incomplete without Bread Sticks. So inseparable are the two that some people even call bread sticks as ‘soup sticks’! Let’s get going to make some perfectly crispy bread sticks, just like (or better than) the ones you get in the shops. You can adjust the thickness of the bread sticks as per your liking, because some want it thick and some prefer it thin. Scoop up some butter with your yummy homemade Bread Stick, dip it into your favourite soup and savour the delightful experience! Try other accompaniments like Bread Rolls and Cheesy Bread Strips .
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Crispy lettuce, freshly sliced veggies and a cheesy corn patty—what more can you ask for in a burger! Paneer and corn go very well together in the patty, and the coriander and chillies give them a well-deserved pep-up. Serve with french fries, for a complete meal. You can also try other Paneer Based Snacks like Paneer Parcels or Aloo and Paneer Roll.
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Croutons are a perfect accompaniment for soups , pastas and salads ! Here we show you an interesting way to prepare croutons at home, without deep-frying. Toasting the croutons on a non-stick pan with a dollop of butter gives them a rich flavour and an irresistible crunch too. The only thing to remember is that, unlike the deep-fried version, Pan-Toasted Croutons cannot be stored, they have to be served immediately before they lose their crunch.
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Who doesn’t love the tangy, appetizing flavour and creamy mouth-feel of Tomato Soup? Here is a variant with a desi touch, where the tomatoes are blended with cooked moong dal, to improve the texture and balance the flavour too. Onions, sautéed in butter, add more punch and a bit of crunch to the Veg Tomato Soup. Enjoy it fresh and hot with your favourite croutons- Garlic Crouton , Fried Croutons , Potato Croutons , Cheese Croutons .
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Aptly called the poor man’s burger! Deep-fried potato patties served between laddi pav smeared with an assortment of chutneys, this serves as a meal at a meagre price of just Rs.12. Serve with fried green chillies if you like stuff a tad spicier, and perk it up further by adding finely chopped onions along with the chutneys. Also do try other popular Mumbai street foods like Samosa Sandwich, Ragda Pattice and Veg Frankie .
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Oops? Stranded with some leftover boiled Pastas ? Here is how to turn it into an aromatic, herby delicacy. Mix up the leftover pasta with cheese, herbs and a few other ingredients, coat it in batter and bread crumbs and deep-fry to make a crunchy snack with a soft interior, that will bowl you over with its fantastic texture and memorable flavour. Make sure you serve the Pasta Cheese Balls immediately after preparation to avoid the chewiness that takes over when molten cheese cools down. Pasta Cheese Balls can be served as Evening Tea Snacks , After School Treats , High Tea Party and Cocktail Party .
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Cute, little bread tartlets are filled with a delicious mixture of corn, capsicum, tomatoes and onions and topped with a generous layer of cheese. These tartlets must be eaten warm after they’re baked and the cheese is all molten. A great snack for children!
The best way to impress somebody is to make something healthy, unusual and exotic. Now, if such a dish is also easy to prepare, like these Bread Koftas in Pumpkin Curry, it suits you too! Made with whole wheat bread and low-fat curds, these koftas are made healthier by steaming them instead of deep-frying. The mouth-watering gravy too is quite healthy as it is made with vitamin A rich pumpkin instead of fat-laden cream or coconut. The addition of low-fat curds enhances the gravy further with its tang and texture along with calcium.
A popular bread from Mediterranean cuisine, Pita Bread can be had as it is with Hummus or used to make tasty dishes like Falafel . Take care to dissolve the yeast well in warm water, because it will not get activated if you use cold or hot water. At the right temperature, yeast will get activated and you will see tiny bubbles on top of the water after you let it rest for a few minutes. Likewise, it is also important to use olive oil to make Pita Bread, as it gives a mild but characteristic aroma to the bread.
Festive occasions seem incomplete without at least one mithai but sometimes we are so busy we do not have time to prepare anything complex. The Bread Gulab Jamun is just right for such occasions. It gives the same results as traditional gulab jamun but is much easier and quicker. Instead of the usual khoya based dough, the Bread Gulab Jamun is made of bread held together with milk. A dash of mixed nuts adds more josh to the jamuns giving them a rich taste and mouth-feel. Prepare the sugar syrup before you start deep-frying the bread-based jamuns. Once you fry them, put them directly into the syrup to get a nice, melt-in-the-mouth texture. You can also try other Indian sweets like the Mohanthal and Rasgulla .
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This is one utterly mind-blowing snack that you will love to the core – literally! This unique baked samosa features a cover of brown bread, stuffed with a succulent and spicy potato mixture. It is quite easy and quick too, and uses very little oil because it is baked. Yet, the crispness and taste of the Bread Samosa are simply awesome. You need to be attentive about two things though – one, the bread slices must be fresh, otherwise they will not roll well, and second, you must seal the samosas well so that they do not open up while baking. You can also give a shot at other samosa recipes like Mini Spinach and Cheese Samosa or Mini Onion Samosa .
Bread and butter pudding is a popular, easy-to-make British dessert. It also happens to be a hot favourite at Mumbai’s Irani restaurants. You start by making a custard-like sauce, pour it over bread, top it with raisins and nuts, sprinkle a bit of brown sugar and butter to get crunchy coat, and bake it to get a soothing, warm pudding !
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