Bread is a staple in most families and can be eaten as a main meal with tea or cereals, as a snack or used as dessert after main dishes.
Plantains are a major food staple in most African homes and are usually cooked before being eaten.
How you cook plantain as a component of an African recipe depends on what part of Africa you are from. Plantains can be boiled, roasted, baked or grilled.