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Oh, you have to be careful. You can't just go anywhere and call it a bap. That's because it's a barm. We joke about regional differences in names with mock def

Oh, you have to be careful. You can't just go anywhere and call it a bap. That's because it's a barm. We joke about regional differences in names with mock defensiveness. In Manchester, my area at least, it's a barm and that's that. Even if it isn't technically a barm (not made with barm and is actually sold as a bap). Oven bottoms are awesome. Those are called barms too. A cob, roll generally means the crusty variety, freshly baked. A teacake to us is always a barm with currants toasted. Funny that. I'll need to explore - I didn't realise!

PaulRobinson 8y ago
Also from Manchester/North Derbyshire. Nobody is going to complain if you call it a barm, a bap, a roll or even a cob - people will know what you mean. Teacake has your definition unless you're from Burnley, in which case what you're describing is a fruit teacake. Without the fruit it's what I call a bap or a barm. Look at the study cited in the article.
- jwdunne 8y ago
  No hahaha. It's a common joke. Often see things like this making the rounds on social media: https://images1.memedroid.com/images/UPLOADED18/5089de6227904.png https://images1.memedroid.com/images/UPLOADED18/5089de622790... If I post that, I can guarantee there'll be mock debate along with a few Americans scratching their heads. It is, for better or worse, a joke. For such light hearted jest - it's bread - I wouldn't have expected so much seriousness for an equally light hearted regional perspective.
whostolemyhat 8y ago
You also have to be careful in some places when asking for a mince pie. You might get a sweet christmas treat or a pie filled with mince.
- jwdunne 8y ago
  Never had that problem. Clearly not explored enough! I like both so a pie filled with mince would be a pleasant surprise.
GW150914 8y ago
You also have to keep in mind that “baps” can be slang for breasts as well.
- jwdunne 8y ago
  Oh yes. A lady I knew from Chadderton called them that. Always wondered if they called a barm, well, a barm.

PaulRobinson 8y ago

Also from Manchester/North Derbyshire. Nobody is going to complain if you call it a barm, a bap, a roll or even a cob - people will know what you mean. Teacake has your definition unless you're from Burnley, in which case what you're describing is a fruit teacake. Without the fruit it's what I call a bap or a barm. Look at the study cited in the article.

jwdunne 8y ago
No hahaha. It's a common joke. Often see things like this making the rounds on social media: https://images1.memedroid.com/images/UPLOADED18/5089de6227904.png https://images1.memedroid.com/images/UPLOADED18/5089de622790... If I post that, I can guarantee there'll be mock debate along with a few Americans scratching their heads. It is, for better or worse, a joke. For such light hearted jest - it's bread - I wouldn't have expected so much seriousness for an equally light hearted regional perspective.

whostolemyhat 8y ago

You also have to be careful in some places when asking for a mince pie. You might get a sweet christmas treat or a pie filled with mince.

jwdunne 8y ago
Never had that problem. Clearly not explored enough! I like both so a pie filled with mince would be a pleasant surprise.

GW150914 8y ago

You also have to keep in mind that “baps” can be slang for breasts as well.

jwdunne 8y ago
Oh yes. A lady I knew from Chadderton called them that. Always wondered if they called a barm, well, a barm.