I have a great fondness for many different kinds of cuisine; one day I may be in the mood for Indian food and the next day for the spicy dishes of Ethiopia. I think of these cuisines as very distinct from each other, but in one major way they are similar: both feature a type (or types in the case of Indian cuisine) of flat bread that is eaten with the meal.
It’s not only these two cuisines that feature flat bread—many cultures around the world make their own versions. From unleavened breads, such as matzo and tortillas, to breads made from batter, like pancakes and crêpes, flat breads are a global phenomenon. And mighty tasty too…
Africa
- Injera (Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea)
- Khubz (Morocco)
- Ngome (Mali)
India/Sri Lanka
- Bhakri
- Chapati
- Dosai
- Naan
- Pappad
- Paratha
- Puri
- Roti
Mediterranean/Middle East
- Aish Mehahra (Egypt)
- Baladi (Egypt)
- Barbari bread (Iran)
- Lavash (Armenia)
- Matzo (Israel)
- Pita
- Sangak (Iran)
China
- Green onion pancakes
- Sanchuisanda
Southeast Asia
- Khanom buang (Thailand)
- Roti canai (Malaysia)
Europe
- Blintz/blini (Russia)
- Ciabatta (Italy)
- Crêpes (France)
- Crisp Bread (Scandinavia)
- Flatbrod (Norway)
- Focaccia (Italy)
- Lefse (Norway)
- Oatcakes (Scotland)
- Pane Carasau (Italy)
- Pannekoek (The Netherlands)
- Pfannkuchen (Germany)
- Piadine (Italy)
- Pizza (Italy)
- Waffles (Belgium)
North America
- Pancake
South & Central America
- Arepa
- Tortilla
Feed the authors who feed your mind. 
February 22nd, 2007 at 5:48 pm
Hey! Do you want to know what a good idea would be? THE IDEA IS PUT HOW TO MAKE THE FREAKING BREAD! JUST DON’T SAY THE STUPID NAME. PUT THE IDNGREDIENTS AND DIRECTIONS. And Bob is not my real name! Ha Ha!
February 22nd, 2007 at 11:55 pm
“Bob-is-not-my-real-name”: Dude, this isn’t a recipe site. It’s a site of lists. That’s all we do here! If you want bread recipes, Google them or go to a food site.
November 12th, 2007 at 2:15 pm
I think this site is good, but I am doing a prohect where I need information on the breads, actually it is called Fatir. I have barley found anything! and I think a great impement on this site would be to have some background information on the breads. Marissa :)
November 21st, 2007 at 7:57 am
where’s the recipes clown? we all know what they are called.