Tag: Boulangerie

French people consume an astounding 32 million baguettes every single day, a tradition deeply embedded in the nation’s daily rhythm and cultural identity. This remarkable figure, however, represents a significant shift from historical consumption patterns and illustrates the evolving place of this iconic bread in modern France.

According to a 1993 French law known as the "Décret Pain," a traditional baguette can only be made with four ingredients: wheat flour, water, salt, and yeast. This simple, centuries-old recipe means that, in its authentic form, a baguette does not contain dairy.