black bread

Thân thiện

A baker slices a loaf of black bread on a wooden cutting board.

Definition

Noun: - A type of bread made primarily from coarse rye flour: This bread is typically dense, dark in color, and has a strong, slightly sour flavor. It is often associated with Eastern European and Russian cuisines.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • For breakfast, she preferred a slice of hearty black bread with butter.
  • The traditional meal was served with a loaf of dense black bread.
  • Black bread is known for its high fiber content and nutritional value.

Advanced Usage

• As a cultural or dietary staple: The term can evoke specific culinary traditions.
  • In many Slavic countries, black bread is considered a staple food.

Variants and Related Words

• Pumpernickel: (noun) A type of very dark, dense German rye bread, often considered a specific variety of black bread.
  • Pumpernickel is a well-known German black bread.
• Rye bread: (noun) A broader category for bread made with rye flour, which can range from light to very dark (black bread).
  • Not all rye bread is as dark as traditional black bread.

Synonyms

• Dark rye bread: Bread made with rye flour that has a dark brown or black color.
• Coarse rye bread: Emphasizes the use of coarsely ground rye flour.

Notes on Meaning

The term "black bread" specifically refers to the dark variety made from coarse rye. It is distinct from common wheat bread or lighter rye breads. The dark color traditionally comes from the use of whole rye grains, including the bran, and sometimes from longer baking times or the addition of ingredients like molasses or coffee in some modern variations. Its defining characteristic in the given definition is the use of coarse rye flour.

Học thuật

Noun

1. bread made of coarse rye flour

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• pumpernickel