KEY POINTS

• Filipino bakeries offer a wide array of bread and pastry options, each with its own unique flavour and texture.
• Bread, with its soft texture and familiar flavours, often serves as a comfort food for Filipinos.
• The Philippines has been influenced by various cultures throughout its history, including Spanish, American, and Chinese. Many Filipino breads have roots in Spanish, American and Chinese cultural influences, such as pandesal from Spanish cuisine and ensaymada from Spanish and Filipino traditions.