The staff of life, bread is a common staple not just in Europe, but also in the Middle East, India, Latin America, and even parts of China. Bread can be divided into three main categories.leavened breads, flatbreads, and quick breads. Leavened breads generally use yeast to rise and are kneaded. Quick breads require no kneading and use baking powder, baking soda or eggs for leavening. Flatbreads include tortillas, naan, pita, pizza, and matzo.