- By Aditi Priya Singh
- Mon, 03 Nov 2025 02:32 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
The most recent TasteAtlas rankings, which listed the "Top 100 Breads in the World" based on tens of thousands of ratings from real foodies, raised the world's love of bread to new heights in 2025. Two Indian flatbreads created an uproar by reaching the top of this year's list, demonstrating how local favourites can garner global attention. In addition to their popularity, a range of breads from different continents and traditions was evaluated based on their flavour, texture, and cultural significance.
What's exciting is that this list celebrates diversity in bread baking, sharing, and consumption around the world rather than focusing on one country dominating. You can see how texture and flavour elevated each loaf or flatbread from an accompaniment to the main attraction as you browse through favourites like soft, garlic-buttery naan or layered, flaky south-Indian parotta.
Top 10 Best Breads In The World In 2025: Taste Atlas Ranking
Let’s take a tasty trip through the top ten breads of 2025 and discover what makes each one uniquely beloved.
1. Butter Garlic Naan (India)
Garlic Butter The soft, fluffy Indian flatbread known as naan is topped with minced garlic and brushed with melted butter. It has a slightly smoky flavour because it is made with all-purpose flour, yoghurt, and yeast and cooked in a hot tandoor (clay oven). Rich Indian curries and gravies go well with the light, chewy, and fragrant naan.
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2. Amritsari Kulcha (India)
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Amritsari Kulcha (Image: Canva)
A well-known bread from Punjab, India's Amritsar, is Amritsari Kulcha. Made with refined flour, it is filled with herbs, onions, and spicy mashed potatoes. The kulcha remains soft inside while turning golden and crispy on the outside when baked in a tandoor. Its spicy filling and rich, buttery flavour make it a satisfying and tasty meal on its own.
3. Roti Canai (Malaysia)
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Roti Canai (Image: Canva)
A popular Malaysian flatbread with Indian roots is roti canai. Before being fried, it is stretched and folded several times using flour, water, ghee, and a pinch of sugar. The end product is a soft, elastic interior with a crispy, flaky exterior. It is typically served with lentil gravy or curry and has a hint of butteriness.
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4. Pan De Bono (Colombia)
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Pan De Bono (Image: Canva)
Made with cornmeal, cheese, and cassava flour, pan de bono is a traditional Colombian bread. It is round, small, golden brown, chewy, and has a cheesy, slightly salty taste. This gluten-free bread is typically eaten warm with coffee, with a soft interior and a slightly crisp exterior.
5. Parotta (India/South India)
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Parotta (Image: Canva)
Parotta is a layered flatbread made with refined flour and oil that is very popular in South India, particularly in Tamil Nadu and Kerala also made its name to the top 10 list of Taste Atlas. Before being pan-fried, the dough is repeatedly folded and rolled into thin layers. With a slightly chewy bite and a soft, flaky, buttery texture, it goes well with spicy curries.
6. Pão Alentejano (Portugal)
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Pão Alentejano (Image: Canva)
A traditional Portuguese bread from the Alentejo region is called Pão Alentejano. Yeast, salt, water, and wheat flour are the main ingredients, and a natural fermentation process is frequently used. The bread's crumb is dense and slightly chewy, and its crust is thick and crunchy. It's ideal for soups and stews because of its mild, earthy flavour.
7. Naan (India)
One of the most well-liked breads in India is naan, which is made with refined flour, yoghurt, and baking powder or yeast. It is typically cooked in a tandoor, where it puffs up beautifully and develops a soft, airy texture with faint charring. It pairs well with spicy curries and kebabs because of its mildly tangy and buttery flavour.
8. Piadina Romagnola (Italy)
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Piadina Romagnola (Image: Canva)
The Emilia-Romagna region is the origin of the thin Italian flatbread known as piadina Romagnola. It is made with water, wheat flour, and olive oil (or lard) and is cooked on a flat griddle until golden brown. The bread has a light, savoury flavour and is soft but still slightly crisp. For a delectable sandwich, Italians frequently stuff it with cheese, ham or veggies.
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9. Pão De Queijo (Brazil)
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Pão De Queijo (Image: Canva)
Tapioca flour, eggs, milk and cheese are the ingredients of the well-known Brazilian cheese bread, Pão De Queijo. Its crisp outer shell and chewy, airy centre make it naturally gluten-free. Its mildly cheesy and salty flavour makes it a popular breakfast or snack in Brazil.
10. Bolo Do Caco (Portugal - Madeira)
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Bolo Do Caco (Image: Canva)
Madeira Island is home to the traditional Portuguese bread known as "bolo do caco." It has a distinct smoky scent because it is made with wheat flour and sweet potatoes and cooked on a hot stone slab. Often served warm with grilled meats or garlic butter, the bread has a fluffy interior and is soft and slightly sweet.