Wednesday, May 20, 2026

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Why French Bread Has Only Four Ingredients

By law, a traditional French baguette contains only flour, water, salt, and yeast. No sugar, no oil, no preservatives. The simplicity is the point. Quality ingredients need nothing added.

Buy the simplest bread you can find. Read the label. If it has more than five ingredients, put it back. Better yet, find a local bakery that bakes daily. Eat it the same day.

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Our Recommendation

A linen bread bag. Keeps bread crusty outside and soft inside for up to two days. The French way to store bread, never plastic.

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