"Dark bread." Rye bread, sometimes wholemeal (US: whole wheat) bread.

"Wild bread" Breads made with whatever seeds or grains are available in times of poverty or scarcity.

Crusty white bread from Altamura in Puglia made with durum wheat flour.

Tuscan crusty bread made only with flour, yeast and water without the addition of salt. It makes a sturdy, dense bread which is good for bruschetta or in cooking.

Toasted bread

Garlic toast

Bakery, baker’s shop

Baker

A cornmeal sponge cake from Molise often flavoured with chocolate.

A dome-shaped, sweetened bread-like Christmas cake from Milan made with light brioche dough and candied fruits, sultanas and spices. At Christmas it is traditional to bring such cakes to friends and family. This can result in a slightly chaotic rotation of cakes from house to house.