German bread

Rye from Bavaria

German bread refers broadly to the breads of Germany, a country with one of the world's richest bread traditions—over 300 officially recognized varieties.

German breads tend toward dense, hearty loaves made with rye, whole grains, and sourdough: The bakery specialized in German bread like pumpernickel and vollkornbrot.

They contrast with the lighter wheat breads common in France or America.

Related

dark · dense · hearty · bakery · loaf · seeds · caraway · caraway seeds · whole grain · rolls · crusty · chewy · butter · cold cuts · breakfast · deli · sliced · sliced thin

Opposites
national bread tradition

German breadwhite bread

Refined flour loaf

Wonder Bread · French bread · baguette · Italian bread · ciabatta

bread density and character

German breadlight bread

Soft, pale wheat loaf

Wonder Bread · white bread · Hawaiian rolls · cloud bread · brioche

Family

German, Germany, Germanic, bread, breads, breaded, breading, breadcrumb

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G