Tag: loaf bread

The article describes the batard bread, which is a football-shaped loaf and one of the last classic shapes formed by French bakers. The word “batard” is French for “bastard.” Originally, French bakers shaped their dough into baguette and boule shapes. In the 19th century, a baker invented the batard loaf shape, which became popular. The batard bread comes in different sizes: 1#, 2#, and Sandwich Batard. It can be sliced into different thicknesses: 1/2″, 5/8″, ¾”, or 1″.