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You've eaten the baguettes. You've tasted the croissants. At some point, you've even established that French toasts are your favorite.

But what else is left in the world of bread for you to taste?

Here, we've listed down a few types of bread you'll find in Israel to try. Some are just as savory as a focaccia bread while others are as buttery as a croissant. Doesn't that sound good?

1. Pita

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How to Make Perfect Homemade Pita Bread Every Time ~ making homemade Middle Eastern flatbread is so much easier than you think, and you'll never go back to the stuff in bags again, guaranteed! clickable link in my bio https://theviewfromgreatisland.com/how-to-make-perfect-pita-bread-every-time/ @thefeedfeed @thefeedfeed.vegan @thefeedfeed.recipevideos #pita #baking #breadmaking #eatingfortheinsta #madefromscratch #wellandgood #flatbread #pitabread #weekendbaking #eeeeeats #f52grams #todayfood #thekitchn #bhgfood #thecookfeed #recipevideos #foodvideos #yummy #tvfgi #theviewfromgreatisland

Isang post na ibinahagi ni Susan Lightfoot Moran (@theviewfromgreatisland) noong Mar 3, 2019 nang 9:21am PST

This yeast-leavened round flatbreads are common in the Mediterranean, Middle East, and its neighboring areas. Best eaten with hummus or baba ghanoush.

2. Jerusalem Bagel

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Last but not least, this Jerusalem sesame bagel with za'atar is a staple from the holy city and can also be found on @nuryorkcity's menu. Tap @zagat to see the spread from NYC! Looking for LA's Instagram table? Scroll down a few rows more. Cheers to an amazing year of food in 2017. We can't wait to see what creativity and deliciousness the new year brings. #zagat #zagatnyc #nur #jerusalembagel (#📷 @thewendygeorge for @zagat)

Isang post na ibinahagi ni Zagat (@zagat) noong Dec 29, 2017 nang 1:23pm PST

Light and puffy, these bagels aren't boiled like your typical bagels. This oblong bread is common street food that you can find in the Old City and are best eaten when paired with za'atar.

3. Unleavened bread

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Matzo Ekmeği Yahudi toplumuna ait çok geleneksel ince düz mayasız bir ekmek türüdür ve “matsa” diye telaffuz edilir. Tevrat'a göre Mısır'dan kaçan Yahudiler, ekmeklerini mayalama fırsatı bulamadıkları için bu şekilde yemek zorunda kalmışlar ve sonrasın bu alışkanlığa dönüşmüş. Su ve un karıştırıldıktan sonra 18 dakika içinde pişirilmesi gerekiyormuş. Aksi takdirde mayalanma süreci başlıyormuş 👍 Matzo Bread It's kind of unleavened jewish thin flat bread. According to the Torah, when the Jews escaped from Egypt, they have to eat this way because they could not find the opportunity to bread fermentation. It should be cooked within 18 minutes after mixing water and flour. Otherwise, it begins the fermentation process 👊 #food #foodlover #foodknowledge #bread #breadworld #flatbread #matzo #matzobread #jewishbread #instafood #gourmet #gastronomy #ekmek #mayasizekmek #yemek #yiyecek #matsa #matsaekmeği #matsaekmegi #yahudiekmegi #yahudiekmeği #gurme #gastronomi #ankarabloggers #gurmeakademi

Isang post na ibinahagi ni Gastronomi Dünyası (@gurmeakademi) noong Apr 2, 2017 nang 1:31am PDT

This has symbolic importance in Christianity as it is consumed during Passover. Unleavened bread is generally flatbread that doesn't have any raising agents such as yeast and there are so many variants. The most common one is called Matzo.

4. Challah

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BACON CHALLAH!! A kosher, pareve, magical bacony flavored dough with a candied “bac'n” crust. Perfect for all of your delicious April Fool's Day needs. #forbiddenfruit 🥓 🤪

Isang post na ibinahagi ni Challah Guru (@mandyliciouschallah) noong Apr 1, 2019 nang 5:28am PDT

Challahs are a fluffy braided loaf and are often made without eggs thus making it paler in color and has a cottony interior. This type of bread is usually consumed during Sabbath or other major Jewish occasions.

5. Malawach

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Arts District/LA | Hopefully I'll be eating this malawach again real soon. Last nights dinner at Bavel was full of flavors I don't experience enough. . Malawach resembles a thick pancake, but it consists of thin layers of puff pastry brushed with oil or fat and cooked flat in a frying pan. It is traditionally served with hard-boiled eggs, sahawiq (Yemeni hot sauce), and a crushed or grated tomato dip. Or for a sweet taste, it is often served with honey. (From Wikipedia) . Malawach | Ancient grain crispy layered bread, grated tomato, dill créme fraîche, soft boiled egg, strawberry zhoug. . #laeats #lafood #lafoodie #losangeleseats #eater #eaterla #dinela #eeeeeats #fxw #yelp #yelpla #zagat #zagatla #artsdistrictla #malawach @baveldtla #baveldtla

Isang post na ibinahagi ni Mark (@marksinla) noong Apr 22, 2018 nang 4:57pm PDT

Malawach is another flatbread popularized by people from Yemen and is usually eaten on Sabbath or other special occasions. This bread is usually served with eggs, hot sauce, relish, and a fresh tomato puree.

For more information on what types of breads are available in Israel, watch this video from Unang Hirit:

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