If you want to expand the bread selection of your store, then you should look around the globe for inspiration. While rye bread, white bread, and Italian bread are great, there is a world of other baked goods you can offer. Many bread suppliers will offer you a wide variety. These international breads can be great for attracting home cooks who are making meals from other countries and wish to serve appropriate bread.

Here are some ides to give you inspiration.

Bialys

Many people have never heard of, let alone seen, a bialy. They are similar to bagels, except there is an indention instead of a hole. They are baked, whereas bagels are boiled and then baked. This gives them a much different texture. The are softer and don't have the bagel's signature crisp outside. They were very popular among the Jewish immigrants on the Lower East Side of New York. For a while they had faded into obscurity; however, that has changed in recent years. Their popularity has increased thanks to books and food shows about them. They would make a great addition to your store's selection of bagels, muffins, and rolls.

Cuban Bread

This bread is, in texture and taste, very similar to French bread. There are some important differences. The principal difference between French bread and Cuban bread is that the recipe for Cuban bread includes fat, often lard. It is interesting to note that while it is called Cuban bread, the bread was actually invented in Miami. The community of Cuban immigrants came up with the bread, and it became extremely popular among the people residing in the area.

If you're store has a deli section, you could introduce a Cuban sandwich. These are made with ham, pickles, cheese, and of course, Cuban bread. They are also great if you have an espresso maker. Cuban bread and Cuban coffee go hand in hand.

Focaccia

Focaccia is a really cool Italian bread. It is much different then the typical loaf of Italian bread that most bakeries sell. Focaccia is large, fluffy, and resembles a thick pizza. Like a pizza, it often has toppings. Focaccia doesn't have cheese, so you won't have to worry about it spoiling. The most common toppings are olive oil, salt, and herbs such as rosemary and thyme.

Naan

Naan is one of the most common of Indian breads. It resembles a pita bread. These breads have become extremely popular in North America due to the increase of Indian restaurants. If your store sells international food, specifically pre-packaged Indian meals, then you should definitely sell naan. Anyone who is planning on making Indian food for dinner will want to get naan to serve with the meal.

Talk to a bread supplier like Klosterman Baking Company to learn about other kinds of bread you can choose from.