What is in your Bread Basket?
Bread and it’s base ingredients are revolutionising the way in which we plan our menus more than ever before. Consumers are no longer satisfied by plain, stale rolls but instead are looking for sourdoughs, speciality grains and gluten-free options.
From exciting twists on sandwich or burger carriers for Street Food vendors to a sophisticated Michelin star menu, chefs and caterers can no longer choose their breads as an after thought.
Consumers today are looking at ingredients & baking methods for breads as much as they would the meats in the dishes.
Sue Howarth marketing and sales director says “The fastest growing category in the bread sector is undoubtedly ‘breads of the world’. We’re seeing traditional white breads being replaced by artisanal and premium breads. The choice of breads available has never been as great as it is right now. That’s why, at Total Foodservice we aim to bring you a wide choice of flavours and textures. From sourdoughs to flatbreads to premium brioche rolls.”
You can see our full range in our Bakery & Breads Directory here, but here is our Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame filled with Breadwinners.
1. Pretzel Bun
75100 Pretzel Bun 42x80gm Pre-Sliced
Round wheat bun belonging to the 'Laugengebäck'-family, a German baked specialty, with a typical Pretzel taste and a brown crust alternated by pale incisions.
Pretzel buns are all the rage right now. Chefs are constantly looking for ways to make their burgers “twisted”, using a pretzel bun instead of a traditional sesame seed bun is the easiest way we can think of!
2. Hirata Buns
31736 Hirata Buns 60x50gm
An Asian street-food staple, these steamed and folded, soft bread buns are usually served warm filled with slow-cooked meat, crunchy salad/pickles and sticky sauce for delicious, tasty bite size snacks.
The rise in the popularity of street food has seen these sweet, pillowy Hirata buns popping up on menus all over.
Try with this Chimichurri Pulled Pork recipe.
3. Lebanese Flatbread
56290 Lebanese Flatbread 75x10”
A traditional, round-shaped Lebanese flatbread (khobez), ideal for use as an alternative sandwich carrier or grill and serve as an accompaniment to a Mezze board of sliced meats, cheese and olives.
These flatbreads are somewhere between a Middle Eastern-style pita and an Indian naan. Like most leavened breads, this one consists primarily of flour, water and yeast.
4. Piegata
80525 Piegata 80x70gm
52332 Piegata 40x100gm
A delicious and visually appealing Italian folded bread made with olive oil and having a soft texture. Ideal for both hot and cold sandwiches it gives good plate coverage and eye appeal. It works well with traditional, continental or contemporary fillings.
Try them with these delicious filings;
Continental
A few slices of Parma or Serrano ham, topped with sliced Emmental and Sunblush tomatoes. (serve hot or cold).
Traditional
Sliced chicken breast, cooked bacon, sliced beef tomato and mayonnaise.
Contemporary
Sliced avocado, grated carrot, sliced tomato and mayo blended with red pesto.
5. Mini Med Ciabatta Assortment
76598 Mediterranean Mini Ciabatta Assortment 75x31gm
Made with sourdough, white flour and olive oil. Tomato: The dough contains fried, dried tomato and provençal herbs. The crust is decorated with toasted corn semolina, poppy seeds and green and red pepper. Cheese: With a succulent sprinkling of Emmental cheese. Green olives: Made with buckwheat, this delicious bread contains little pieces of olives and it is decorated with chives.
Add a touch of class with these assorted mini ciabatta, all made with sourdough and in 3 exciting flavours.
6. Crystal Sourdough and Beer Sourdough Burger Buns
34926 Beer Sourdough Burger Bun 24x80gm
86603 Crystal Sourdough Burger Bun 24x75gm
With 52% of UK burger and fast food consumers wanting to trade up to a gourmet burger and 24% of consumers looking for a premium bread these Sourdough buns with light textures and flavoursome airy crumbs are perfect to ‘level up’ your burger offer.
These buns are 20% lighter than equivalent sized buns… that means your customers will have more room for dessert!
7. Mickey Mouse Roll
95054 Mickey Mouse Roll 50x65gm
We just love this soft, long lasting petit pain. This exclusive Disney roll is perfect for children’s menu’s. Make the kids happy by offering this dinner roll to them at a family banquet or wedding party, serve with soup or use to create a Disney inspired burger or sandwich especially for the little ones.
8. Bread Bowl
37553 Bread Bowl 3x12
This nice but empty bread is designed to fill with a salad, hors d'oeuvre or soup. And, why not fill it with a stew. Basically it was a small wholemeal loaf of about a 300gr. After cooling down, the top is cut off and the loaf is emptied by hand.
See Panesco’s serving tips and baking advice here
9. Pave Garde Chassse and Foristier
54840 Pave Garde Chasse 4x1900gm
63748 Pave Garde Forestier 4x1900gm
Country style breads. The wheat sourdough enhances the taste of the moist crumb and thick crust. Baked on stone and flour dusted (E-free and natural product).
These Artisan loaves give your customer back the feeling of what bread really is. Made by traditional sourdough methods with slow mixing and long resting times to ensure the bread stays fresher for longer. Serve wrapped in a nice towel and cut fresh in front of your customers for a theatrical treat.
10. Barra Gallega’s
11606 Barra Gallega Media 50x125gm
13918 Barra Gallega Media Paysan 50x125gm
These Spanish half-baguettes successfully combine a thin crispy crust with a light open crumb structure. Like the Pave gardes these are made by traditional methods with a Sourdough, baked on stone and dusted with flour.
With their handmade appearance these are perfect for sandwiches, but also delicious served sliced as an accompaniment to tapas or bread baskets.
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