6 of the best, yet simplest treats to try at breakfast time
Breakfast is easily the most important meal of the day. It is meant to be a pick-you-up and fuel for the ideal start to a week. Many cuisines around the world have special treats that are specifically meant for this meal. So today we scour the globe and bring you 7 of the most iconic breakfast items that you absolutely have to try.
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Pain au chocolat: France
The French have a long tradition of baking. Nearly every arrondissement (neighbourhood) in French cities have bakeries. Special treats are carefully baked in these shops. Some of them include croissants with almond flour and butter, Madeleines, a light and airy cake / cookie creation and of course the iconic Pain au chocolat. The dish is made with butter, sugar, chocolate / cacao powder and is a quintessential breakfast / brunch item.
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Shakshuka: Lebanon / Israel
If any breakfast dish has a hotly contested origin, it’s the iconic Shakshuka. A staple in the Middle East, Levant and North Africa, it is a dish consisting of eggs poached in a spicy sauce of tomatoes and other vegetables. Eaten with Levantine bread like caboose, this spicy, rich and tangy dish is highly shareable and therefore is a staple at brunches.
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Frittata: Italy
Eggs continue to rule the roost with this Italian staple. Think of a dish where an omelette meets a quiche and you have a Frittata. An Italian dish that is wholesome, and includes eggs, veggies like potato and spinach, cured meats like breakfast sausage and / or ham and bacon; the roots of this dish can be traced back to the later Roman period, where shepherds and farmers would carry slices of this crustless pie to repast upon. Today it is a cult favourite for Mediterranean breakfasts the world over.
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Chhole Bhature: India
A country the size of India, boasts of several breakfast favourites, each differing by region. But a universal favourite is Chhole Bhature. Tracing its origins to the North of the country; Punjab in particular, this hearty dish of curried chickpeas and soft, pillowy bread, is iconic. Farmers first consumed this protein and carb-loaded combination before a long day of labor in the fields, making it an ideal start for the day. Today however it is a very popular vegetarian / vegan option at breakfast buffets across the subcontinent.
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Buttermilk Pancakes with Maple Syrup: US / Canada
Pancakes are a fan favourite at buffets because they’re both easy to make and taste amazing. Pancakes have been around for centuries, but teaming them up with real maple syrup is a concept that won popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Whether you prefer fast-food or elaborate spreads, pancakes transcend all boundaries.
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Cereals / Muesli: UK / Switzerland
A healthy / wholesome breakfast option, cereals and / or muesli is one of those foods that is both easy to fix, and healthy. Cereals contain fibre from oats, sweetness from dried fruits and of course crunch from nuts. People often choose them as their #1 option for weekday breakfasts, and you can also enjoy them as a mid-day or mid-afternoon snack.
So that was our list of tempting, yet simple to make breakfast dishes. For all the mentioned ingredients be sure to visit our online store, here.
