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From bagels to bao: How global breads have found a home in India

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October 18, 2025

Following World Bread Day, here’s how new-age bakers are kneading global traditions into local food stories

- Jatan Kalra

Once “bread” in India meant pav, white bread, naan or roti. Today, global breads like shokupan, sourdough, bagels, and bao have won loyal fans across the country. From Delhi cafés to Mumbai takeaways and Pune bakeries, global breads are shaping India's food culture. With World Bread Day passing by on October 16, five bakers share how they've re-imagined classic breads to make them more appealing to Indian palates.

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