Flatbread What is Flatbread? Flatbread is a unique class of baked products characterized by its low specific volume and high crust-to-crumb ratio. They can be consumed as a side dish with several meals and is the staple food of many Middle Eastern, Asian and African cultures.1 Some examples are pita bread, chapati [...]
Corn Tortillas What are Corn Tortillas? Corn tortillas are a round, thin, unleavened bread made with coarse masa flour (ground, dried and sifted masa dough) or “flourless” fresh masa made from corn that has been treated with lime in a process called nixtamalization. Due to their large surface area and small thickness, [...]
Flour Tortillas What are Flour Tortillas? Flour tortillas are flat and circular breads used as the base for traditional Mexican foods such as tacos, burritos, quesadillas and enchiladas. They are usually eaten warm with a topping that may include cheese, meat, and a variety of spicy sauces. Flour tortillas are different from [...]
Focaccia What is Focaccia? Focaccia is a classic Italian flat bread rich in olive oil and often flavored with fragrant herbs such as crushed rosemary. It can be served whole or sliced in half, then used to make panini, a popular type of Italian sandwich. Focaccia dough is closely related to that [...]
