Including international flatbread recipes, yeast breads, steamed breads, dumplings, cornbread, and more!
This list will continue to grow as more recipes are published!
Quick and Easy Turkish Flatbread – BazlamaEasy Brown Butter Sage FocacciaGluten-free Brazilian Cheese BreadSatisfying Steamed Scallion BunsSimple Roti with Toasted Cocout GheeDecadent Gruyere-stuffed Baguette SlicesHoney Jalapeno Cornbreadhttps://dishtoshare.com/mushroom-pierogi/Mushroom and Sauerkraut Pierogi
Soup season may be magical, but it’s the supporting characters that really sell the season for me. Soups are great, but breads can elevate a good soup into a meal. Recently, on A Dish to Share, we journeyed around the globe from Japan to Brazil, from Italy to the Ukraine, and back again. We got to experience, through each of our easy homemade international bread recipes, how people from all over the world experience the same homey feelings through different breads. Here, we’ve gathered the the breads of the season so that you don’t miss a single one!
These breads are as varied as the cultures they represent. From flatbreads, to yeast breads, to quick breads, to steamed breads, to dumplings, each culture has their own unique ways of celebrating the grain harvest through food. Despite the various difficulty levels, our recipes break each bread down step-by-step and empowers you to bring the flavors of the world home to your own kitchen. No passport required! Are you ready to join us on this international culinary journey? Let us know that you followed our recipes by leaving a comment at the bottom — or tagging us on Pinterest!
Flatbreads
These flatbreads flatbreads from around the world take the guesswork out of baking bread – by being fried instead! These homemade international flatbread recipes cut out the long proofing times and baking times, making them perfect for weeknight side dishes!
Fluffy, tangy, and slightly herbal, these flatbreads elevate a mezze platter or blended soup to the next level. Add these delicious yet easy to make flatbreads to really increase the satiety factor of your meal! As we’ve made this recipe about 100 times in our kitchen over the years, we may be biased. But if you make none of our other recipes, let A Dish to Share inspire a love of flatbread for your family!
This thinner flatbread is also easy to make! However, because it is thinner, it can serve another purpose – as a tool to pick up foods! Serve this flatbread with your curries, stews, or other chunky dishes as a way to honor Caribbean culture, as well as experience another way of life! And the toasted coconut ghee? You’ll want to save that recipe as a topping for all your future breads!
Families all over the world enjoy yeast leavened breads around their kitchen tables! While baking with yeast can feel intimidating, these recipes are thorough and give specific, actionable tips. They are designed to create not just delicious breads, but a confidence in your own skills. Create these for special occasions, on weekends for the week ahead, or make them ahead for regular weeknight enjoyment!
This recipe is perfect for leavened bread beginners. The recipe is in-depth and provides all the tips you need for success! The finished product is earthy, slightly herbal, and has a nutty flavor! The post is separated into a “base” recipe and a brown butter and sage-specific process. If you prefer different flavors, feel free to make this recipe your own! There is SO MUCH focaccia art inspo on Pinterest – maybe you can find your new hobby using our base focaccia recipe!
Quick breads are a great choice for weeknight dinners because they’re just that – quick! This section provides options for every baker, including gluten-free, batter based, and pre-made bread recipes! Give it a look and let us know what you think!
Brazilian cheese bread is a great option for those who must or choose to avoid gluten. Truly, these buns do not feel like they are “missing something” or “a substitution” for wheat bread. This recipe produces a fluffy, cheesy, and chewy bread that is characteristic of Brazil! Once you make them, they’ll be in your gluten-free rotation for life!
This southern spin on the classic batter corn bread is sweet and spicy in the best way! Containing honey, corn, and jalapenos, all characteristic of Mexican cuisine, this recipe is a tried-and-true favorite in our house! Serve it with soups or stews or warmed with a drizzle of honey as its own sweet treat!
Made from a pre-made baguette, this recipe comes together quickly and is sure to impress your guests! With simple, easily accessible ingredients, you are sure to come back to these again and again. Crunchy, herbal, and sweetly vinegary, this appetizer is truly one of a kind!
Characteristic of Asian cuisines, steamed breads are a favorite around here! The even rise, moisture, and uniquely chewy mouthfeel make for a fantastic treat! These recipes will not disappoint!
Typically eaten at breakfast, these steamed scallion buns have a great chewy texture from the bun as well as a crunch from the scallions! Sesame oil takes the flavor over the top by adding a nutty undertone. This is a great alternative to sweet American breakfast breads like muffins, pancakes, and pastries!
Cultures all over the world have their own dumpling recipes. From pierogi to gyoza to ravioli to empanadas, stuffed dough unites us all! Follow along as we explore the globe, one dumpling recipe at a time.
Tart and earthy, the filling for these pierogi is like no other. Characteristic of Ukraine at the holidays, these dumplings grace the table of families all over the region to celebrate the past year, gathering together, and sharing food. Give them a try and see for yourself what love tastes like in Slavic areas of the world!
Across cultures and continents, bread is indicative of abundance, family gatherings, and meals shared with those you love. This month, we cooked our way through breads that reached from Mexico to Ukraine, from South Africa to Japan, from Italy to Brazil, and back again. Whether fluffy or thin, steamed or proofed overnight, these breads are sure to spark a conversation about another culture through food.
What ties these breads together is the shared belief that food is meant to be experienced together — around a bustling table, or quietly on the couch on a chilly night. These dishes are built on pantry staples, humble produce, and techniques that reward patience and curiosity. Yet they also open the door to creativity, substitution, and joyful experimentation.
If you’re looking for inspiration for your next bready goods, this roundup is full of bold flavors, beautiful colors, and heartfelt cooking traditions. I hope these recipes encourage you to try something new, taste the world one crumb at a time, and discover just how comforting and exciting bread can be. And if you do make one, I’d love to hear which bun warmed you most.
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