![]() An unsaturated spread is a more heart-healthy alternative to butter. As teatime treats go, they’re not a bad choice, but it depends what you put on them. English muffinĪn English muffin is a small, round, flat type of yeast-leavened bread which is usually sliced horizontally and toasted. It’s traditionally eaten with dried or cooked meat and can be a great partner to a hearty winter stew. The basic ingredients are flour, water, a little salt and sometimes milk. They sometimes come buttered, so if this is the case it’s better to use an unsaturated spread rather than butter or ghee.ĭamper is a traditional Australian bush bread that was once cooked over in the hot coals of a campfire, but can also be baked in a normal oven. Chapati is usually made from wholewheat flour and cooked without oil, so is often a healthier choice than other flatbreads like naan or parathas. You can eat it as is, or with cooked lentil soup or vegetable dishes like Indian curry -or even make sandwich wraps. Instead of being baked, chapatis are toasted over a griddle till they are freckled gold. ChapatiĬhapati is popular Indian flat bread made with wheat flour. Opt for a low-fat cream cheese and keep to a small portion of salmon or go for cold baked or poached salmon instead of smoked which will be high in salt. What you put on your bagel can also affect how healthy it is but with some adaptations the traditional bagel filling of smoked salmon and cream cheese can be a heart-healthy choice. Watch out for some flavoured bagels, such as cinnamon and raisin or even chocolate chip, which may contain higher levels of added sugar, though they are likely to still be a better choice than biscuits, cakes or doughnuts. Bagels originated in Poland but are now popular in many parts of the world, including Canada and the United States – and famously on London’s Brick Lane, where you can buy them 24 hours a day. The traditional bagel is first boiled for a short time in water and then baked. As it’s made from cornflour, arepa is gluten-free. To make arepas, you'll need a special pre-cooked corn flour, water and a pinch of salt. It can be baked, fried or cooked on a charcoal grill, with fillings like grated cheese, ham, black beans, chicken salad and avocado, shredded beef or perico (Venezuelan-style scrambled eggs). ![]() ArepaĪrepa is a flat, round, cornmeal patty that is eaten in Venezuela and Colombia. ![]() Ever wondered about the difference between chapatti and parathas, or wanted to be able to tell your focaccia from your grissini? Ana Blanco explains all this and more in our A-Z of world breads.
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