There is nothing quite so French as a baguette—a long, thin stick of bread that's found in every French bakery in the world. this traditional food isn't just a snack; the baguette is an important part of French culture.
According to one legend, the baguette (create) in Austria by a baker who introduced the steam oven to France in 1839. This baking method made it possible to bake bread with a crispy crust (酥皮)and light center.
Baguettes grew in. (popular)in France throughout the 19th century. Early baguettes were much larger than those of today. (measure) around two meters long, these baguettes were carried by delivery women, who piled them like firewood on their backs. When (serve), these huge baguettes were commonly laid along the dinner table, as they were too long to fit the table's width!
While the bread dates back to the 1800s, the term baguette wasn't regularly used until the 1920s, a new law prevented bakers from working before 4:00 a. m. Following the law's introduction, bakers started making bread with a long, thin shape so that it would bake (fast)and be ready in time for breakfast. Baguette began to be used to refer to this fast-baking bread.
Baguette eating comes with (it) own set of customs. For example, it's considered unlucky to place a baguette upside down on a table. And baguettes are usually broken apart by hand during meals, not sliced a knife. However you enjoy them, just remember that you're not just eating bread, you're eating symbol of France!
