The Bakers Union headquarters in Paris is a cathedral for aspiring bakers and rising debutantes. 'Bread is god' in the city, they say, and this institution continues to produce many such god-makers for the world. One of them was recently crowned for crafting the best traditional baguette in Paris.
On Thursday, the 33rd Grand Prix de la Baguette de Tradition Francaise, took place. Pari's most revered bread competition where only "baguettes de tradition" (traditional baguettes) are allowed to enter. Legally, this means a dough made with four ingredients only, flour, water, yeast and salt. Additionally, each loaf must adhere to the standards of size, weight and salt content.
