Category	Name	Origin / Region	Texture	Typical Use
Dinner Rolls / Small Rolls	Classic Yeast Roll	Global	Soft, pillowy	Served as a side with meals
	Parker House Roll	USA	Soft, buttery, slightly sweet	Dinner side, brunch, or holiday meals
	Clam Shell / Folded Roll	USA	Soft, slightly sweet	Dinner rolls, can be stuffed with fillings
	Hawaiian Sweet Roll	Hawaii / USA	Soft, fluffy, sweet	Dinner rolls, sliders, party trays
	Whole Wheat / Multigrain Roll	Global	Denser, nutty	Healthier side rolls, sandwiches
	Slider / Mini Roll	Global	Soft, small	Mini sandwiches or appetizers
Buns	Hamburger Bun	USA	Soft, slightly sweet	Burgers, sandwiches
	Hot Dog Bun	USA	Soft, elongated	Hot dogs or sausages
	Brioche Bun	France	Soft, rich, slightly sweet	Gourmet burgers, sliders
	Pretzel Bun	Germany	Chewy, slightly salty	Burgers, sandwiches, snack
	Potato Bun	USA	Soft, slightly dense	Burgers, sliders, dinner rolls
	Kaiser Roll	Austria / Germany	Crusty exterior, soft interior, decorative top	Sandwiches, burgers, deli-style
	Ciabatta Bun	Italy	Chewy, airy, rustic crust	Panini, gourmet sandwiches
General Rolls / Sandwich Rolls	French Roll (Petit Pain)	France	Crusty exterior, soft interior	Dinner rolls, sandwiches
	Hoagie / Sub Roll	USA (Philadelphia)	Soft, slightly chewy	Submarine sandwiches, grinders
	Bolillo	Mexico	Crusty outside, soft inside	Sandwiches (tortas), with soups
Artisan / Specialty Rolls	Ciabatta Roll	Italy	Chewy, airy, rustic	Panini, gourmet sandwiches
	Kaiser Roll	Austria / Germany	Crusty exterior, soft interior	Sandwiches, burgers
	Pretzel Roll	Germany	Chewy, slightly salty	Burgers, sandwiches
	Brioche Roll	France	Soft, rich, slightly sweet	Gourmet sandwiches, sliders
	Pain Poilâne Mini Roll	France	Dense, sourdough flavor, crusty	Side rolls, specialty sandwiches
	Multigrain / Seeded Roll	Global	Nutty, hearty, sometimes chewy	Healthy sandwiches, side rolls
Molasses & Sweet Rolls	Traditional Molasses Bread Roll	USA	Dense, moist, dark	Side roll, breakfast, with butter or jam
	Spiced Molasses / Gingerbread Roll	Global	Sweet, spiced	Breakfast or dessert roll
	Brown Bread Mini Roll	USA / Ireland	Dense, slightly sweet	Side roll, tea or breakfast

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