{"id":7475,"date":"2023-01-03T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-03T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/?p=7475"},"modified":"2023-12-15T14:00:22","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T21:00:22","slug":"favorite-type-of-bread-by-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/articles-and-news\/favorite-type-of-bread-by-state\/","title":{"rendered":"Every U.S. State\u2019s Favorite Type of Bread"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Appetizers, side dishes, bases of an entire meal. The variety of ways we have discovered to make bread is nothing short of miraculous. From baguettes to ciabatta to hot dog buns, the right type of bread can elevate any meal and leave a satisfied smile on your face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Shane Co.<\/a> we know that just like building a lasting relationship, baking bread takes time and attention. That\u2019s why we decided to pay homage to all the bread types out there by doing some research to determine the most popular types of bread around the U.S. Read on to find out your state\u2019s favorite type of bread!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Most Popular Type of Bread in Every U.S. State<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Once we collected the data and mapped out bread type popularity from sea to shining sea, we noticed some interesting regional trends. For example, tortillas (originally from Mesoamerica<\/a>) are the most popular type of bread in two states that border the region, Arizona and New Mexico, as well as Wyoming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another great example of regional variation in our data is the popularity of cornbread in the Southern U.S. It\u2019s the most popular type of bread in Alabama, Arkansas, and Mississippi. While some like it sweet, and others savory, it is certainly a staple of the region\u2019s cuisine<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Potato bread, a type of bread that\u2019s especially popular in the mid-Atlantic<\/a>, is the most popular in both Maryland and Virginia, while pan dulce<\/a>, a general name for a variety of Mexican pastries translating to \u201csweet bread\u201d in English, is most popular in California and Texas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that we\u2019ve gotten a better idea of how bread preferences shift regionally across the country, let\u2019s take a closer look at the most popular types of bread overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Most Popular Types of Bread Overall<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The most popular type of bread, according to our study, is sprouted bread. It\u2019s the most commonly searched bread type in four states \u2014 Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, and Illinois. Sprouted breads<\/a> are considered a healthier alternative to white flour or whole grain flour breads, and are often chosen by those with mild gluten sensitivities. As Americans become more conscious of their dietary restrictions, it\u2019s no surprise to see sprouted bread at the top of the popularity ranking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After sprouted bread, there were several bread types that tied for second place in overall popularity, including ciabatta and baguettes. Ciabatta<\/a>, a white bread created by a baker in Adria, Italy, in 1982, is the most popular type of bread in Maine, Minnesota, and Nebraska. Baguettes<\/a>, a long, thin type of bread originally from France, is the most popular in Louisiana, Kansas, and Washington, D.C. Perhaps the French connection is what makes it so popular in the Bayou State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The age-old wheat bread vs. white bread debate rages on across parts of the country, as both are most popular in two states each. Residents in Idaho and Georgia prefer the former, while those in Montana and West Virginia opt for the latter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carb Obsession Across the U.S.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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