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  Few dishes evoke as much emotion, nostalgia, and cultural pride as French bread.  From the crisper, golden-brown crust of freshly baked baguette to the soft, aromatic interior of a pain de campagne, French bread has become an international symbol of gastronomic excellence.  But behind its humble exterior is a rich past, precision-finessed techniques, and an immense cultural significance that make French bread truly remarkable. In this piece, we lift the lid on French bread, from how it originated, to the technique involved in creating it, to how the types spread beyond the baguette, and how it features in French daily life. A Slice of History: The Origins of French Bread French bread has existed in some form for centuries, with references to rustic bread existing in the medieval period.  The modern baguette as we know it only gained popularity in the early 20th century. Pre-Baguette Bread: Before the age of industrialization, French bread was typically made in larg...