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I've curated this list of Best Breads for Charcuterie Boards in conjunction with Episode Rejection, Defection, and Redemption, Czech Chleba, and How To Build The Perfect Fall Charcuterie Board from my podcast guest, Daniela Wilson.
Creating a charcuterie board isn't complete without selecting the right bread to accompany your meats and cheeses. Choosing your bread is just as important as selecting your cheeses and meats. Aim to have at least 3-5 bread options available to provide a variety of choices for your guests (for a large board). When pairing bread with meat and cheese, make sure that all the flavors complement each other well. Hopefully, this list will help you find the perfect bread to include on your boards that will be perfect for any gathering!
Make sure you also check out my other round-up recipe, 28 Best Crackers for Charcuterie Boards, and Daniela's storied recipes How To Build The Perfect Fall Charcuterie Board and Czech Chebla.
How To Use This List
- Make sure to check out the FAQ at the bottom!
- Each recipe is formatted as the title of the recipe, followed by a "|" symbol and then the blog or person who it is from.
- I have organized this list by categories of bread for your charcuterie board: Soft Bread, Crusty Bread, Sweet Bread, Toast, Rye Bread, and Gluten-Free Bread.
Soft Bread
Planning ahead ensures you have the right cheese paired with the right bread which is essential for a good charcuterie experience. The selection of bread depends on the size of your board and your personal preference, but the delicious breads listed below are sure to be crowd-pleasers at your next party.
Butter Naan Recipe | Swasthi's Recipes
Naan recipe - Make the perfect soft, fluffy and delicious butter naan at home with this video and photo guide. Serve with any Indian curry!
Easy Pita Bread | The Mediterranean Dish
Easy expert recipe and step-by-step tutorial for homemade pita bread. Mix up the quick dough, let it rise, and experience the magic of perfectly baked pita!
Focaccia Bread | Love and Lemons
This homemade focaccia recipe is super easy to make! Topped with rosemary, olive oil, and sea salt, the bread is airy, golden, and delicious.
Crusty Bread
You can never go wrong with a crispy crust type of bread on your board because it makes a great accompaniment to any spread. From a crusty baguette to rustic sourdoughs, these crusty, chewy breads are a great way to elevate your charcuterie experience.
Asiago Ciabatta | King Arthur Baking
Traditional Italian ciabatta with a biga and added Asiago cheese.
Sourdough Bread: A Beginner's Guide | The Clever Carrot
This easy, step-by-step beginner's guide and sourdough bread recipe will teach you how to make THE BEST, fresh homemade sourdough bread (no yeast). Baked in a Dutch oven. No-kneading required. This sourdough bread recipe is light, chewy and tangy!
Quick Easy French Baguettes (Baking Baguettes for Beginners) | Le Chefs Wife
Quick, Easy French Baguette recipe - a 2 hour recipe that results in crusty, delicious baguettes in your own home with zero experience. Yum!
Kalamata Olive Bread | Kneady Girl
This easy kalamata olive bread recipe is simple to make and yet full of amazing, savory flavor that is sure to impress.
Roasted Garlic No-Knead Bread with Basil Butter | Grandbaby Cakes
Golden-brown and crusty on the outside, soft with sweet roasted garlic on the inside, this No-Knead Bread is easy to make and simply delicious! Serve with my Homemade Basil Butter!
Sweet Bread
Sweet bread options will excite your and your guests' taste buds with different flavors, creating great pairings for your charcuterie board. These breads complement both savory and sweet elements, enhancing the overall experience.
Brioche Bread Recipe | The Flavor Bender
This Brioche bread is ultra soft, rich, and buttery! It's not only delicious to eat, but easy to make too! Learn how to with my step by step recipe.
Rustic Fig and Walnut No-Knead Bread | Dels Cooking Twist
Sightly rustic with a subtle nutty flavor, this foolproof fig and walnut no-knead bread contains whole wheat flour. Serve with goat cheese and enjoy!
Raisin Pecan Bread | Life Made Simple Bakes
This Raisin Pecan Bread recipe is an artesian style loaf that is fluffy on the inside and loaded with plump raisins and toasted pecans.
Toast
Toast is a great addition to any grazing board, offering a different texture that complements a variety of cheeses. Its durability makes it one of the best bread options for soft cheeses, as it won't tear when spreading.
Easy Melba Toast | Hungry Healthy Happy
Melba toast is the perfect addition to any party food table and is an easy base for an appetizer. An easy homemade alternative to crackers.
How To Make Crostini | The Kitchen Girl
This easy crostini recipe makes a perfectly golden, toasted bread base for bruschetta, dips, and party appetizers with any baguette or bread.
Rye Bread
It's a good idea to have different types of bread on your bread board for your variety of meats and cheeses. Offering rye bread not only offers a different flavor profile but is also a great idea to add visual appeal to your entire board.
Sourdough Pumpernickel Bread Recipe | Farmhouse on Boone
This sourdough pumpernickel bread recipe is a dark, dense, and nutritious whole grain loaf that boasts wonderfully unique flavors.
Sourdough NY Deli Rye Bread | Bread Topia
NY deli rye (Jewish rye) is aromatic, chewy, and delicious. The caraway seeds and rye flour make this bread a wonderful part of big-flavor sandwiches like the Reuben and pastrami on rye, and it's also delicious as toast with butter and even topped with marmalade.
Gluten-Free Bread
A nice addition to offer on your serving board would be a gluten-free option available in your bread selection. The recipes below are a great choice for any delicious charcuterie board for your next gathering.
Gluten-Free Artisan Bread | Let Them Eat Gluten Free Cake
This gluten-free bread recipe will CHANGE.YOUR.LIFE! Crusty bread that you thought you'd never have again. One bite and you will be in LOVE.
Gluten-Free Bread Recipe: Fig and Nut Bread | Nourish and Nestle
A gluten-free bread recipe with Rosemary, Fig, and Nuts. This homemade bread recipe is perfect for snacking and for serving with your favorite cheese.
How To Make Czech Chleba
Crusty, chewy, sturdy, and studded with caraway seeds, this Czech Chleba bread is absolutely perfect for charcuterie boards.
FAQ
How To Serve A French Baguette On A Charcuterie Board?
Blue Apron suggests:
- Slice the baguette into 8 equal slices
- Place on a baking sheet
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle salt and pepper to your liking
- Toast in the oven for 4 to 6 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Bread And Cheese Pairings
These are just suggestions and your perfect charcuterie board will fit your own personal preferences, but Entremont suggests pairing:
- French baguette with soft rind cheese such as Brie, Camembert, or Chaource to get a nice contrast of crunchy bread and creamy cheeses.
- Rye bread with blue cheese.
- Fig, raisin, or other sweet bread with blue cheese or strong cheeses such as Epoisses, Morbier, or Reblochon because the sweetness from the bread will balance the strong flavor profiles of the cheeses (I think this would be nice with fresh fruit as well to cut through some of the strong flavors).
- Multigrain breads with nuts are the perfect vessel with hard cheeses such as Beaufort or Comté.
- Olive bread with goat cheese offers a nice flavor blend for a more gourmet taste.
Recipe
Best Breads for Charcuterie Boards: Your Perfect Guide
Description
Recipes by Guests and Friends of The Storied Recipe.
Ingredients
Soft Bread
- Naan from Indian Healthy Recipes
- Pita Bread from The Mediterranean Dish
- Focaccia from Love And Lemons
Crusty Breads
- Asiago Ciabatta from King Arthur Baking
- Sourdough from The Clever Carrot
- French Baguettes from Le Chefs Wife
- Kalamata Olive Loaf from Kneady Girl
- Roasted Garlic Loaf from Grandbaby Cakes
Sweet Breads
- Brioche from The Flavor Bender
- Fig And Walnut Bread from Dels Cooking Twist
- Raisin-Pecan Rye from Life Made Simple Bakes
Toasts
- Melba Toast from Hungry Healthy Happy
- Crostini from The Kitchen Girl
Rye Breads
- Pumpernickel from Farmhouse On Boone
- Jewish Rye from Bread Topia
Gluten-Free Breads
- Gluten-Free Artisan Style Loaf from Let Them Eat Gluten Free Cake
- Gluten-Free Fig And Nut Loaf from Nourish And Nestle
Instructions
I've curated a list of the 17 best breads for charcuterie boards to hopefully inspire you as you prepare your next party spread!
Would love to hear from you!