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Photos: The tastiest breads around the globe (photos)
Bolani, Afghanistan. This fried bread stuffed with potatoes is often sold by Afghan street vendors.
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Lavash, Armenia. This bread is so central to Armenia's culture that it's been designated UNESCO Intangible Heritage.
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Damper bread, Australia. This bread is a simple blend of water, flour and salt that can be cooked quickly over a fire.
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Luchi, Bangladesh. This golden flatbread is a popular choice for breakfast in Bangladesh, but you can also find the puffy breads at Dhaka sidewalk stalls and home kitchens.
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Pão de queijo, Brazil. The cassava at the base of this treat has enough naturally occurring cyanide to kill a human being. After careful treatment, it's become part of a popular cheesy bread roll.
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Montreal bagels, Canada. Smaller than their New York counterparts, these bagels are made with dough mixed with egg and honey, and the hand-shaped rings are boiled in honey water before baking.
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Marraqueta, Chile. Split into four lobes, the marraqueta has a pale, fluffy interior and a crispy exterior.
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