The Connection’s Tammi Kwok on three of our bestselling freshly baked breads.
The infatuation with bread used to be a complete mystery to me. Growing up in Singapore in the 90s meant we only had one type – soft, fluffy, spongy milk bread. So imagine my utter delight when I was introduced to a whole new world of textures and flavours! Whether you like it as a hearty base to your dinner, or you’re a fan of a sandwich stacked sky-high, the unassuming loaf can add more dimension to your meal than you realise.
Dinner rolls
The dinner roll is usually relegated to being a sidekick at the dining table. But with the popularity of the internet (and TikTok!), I’ve come to appreciate just what the dinner roll can do. My current favourite? Halving a batch of rolls horizontally and sandwiching them with toppings and cheese in a big roasting tray. Warm in the oven and voila! Easy, hot mini sandwiches, ready for a party. Want a quick dessert? Slather with hazelnut spread and bake after soaking in custard. The possibilities are endless.
Baguettes
Also called French stick bread, this long, crusty loaf can seem intimidating, but I think that it is truly the MVP of the bread world. Its shape means that you can cut it to fit your needs: long for a sub-style sandwich, slanted for bruschetta or accordion style for garlic bread. Feeling adventurous? Cut it in half, hollow it out and stuff it with a deli salad mix for a less-mess picnic option.
Bagels
No one would blame you for assuming that the only way to have a bagel is with cream cheese and salmon. It is a classic for a reason. But the bagel’s chewy, dense (in a nice way!) interior plays well with any spread-plus-salty-meat combo. Smashed avocado with deli turkey and cranberry sauce? Yes, please! Toasted sesame bagel with hoisin sauce, leftover duck and spring onion? Where do I sign up? If you’re not a savoury fan, a cinnamon and blueberry bagel with a schmear of cream cheese is divine with a cup of coffee.
Originally published in The Costco Connection, Sep/Oct 2022. Pick up the latest copy at your local warehouse or read it online.
