Bread has been a staple food in Switzerland for millennia, probably since the dawn of agriculture, the Swiss Plateau being the main cereal region of the country.
[1] Nowadays, bread is consumed by all Swiss and accompanies practically every meal, therefore it makes an integral part of Swiss cuisine.
There are several hundreds of different Swiss breads, owing to the diversity of culture and traditions found in the country.
[2] This list includes both national, regional and sweet breads.