National French Bread Day

National French Bread Day is an annual American holiday dedicated to the baguette. This is the name of the French bread, which has long been popular in many countries. The baguette is best enjoyed when it’s still warm, straight out of the oven, with an expressive aroma, crispy crust, and tender crumb. How can you resist such a gastronomic temptation? The holiday is on March 21.

History

The history of National French Bread Day is not reliably known. It was probably started by lovers of this type of bread to introduce even more people to the baguette!

The French have been baking baguettes for more than two centuries. However, this bread did not get its modern form until 1920. That year, a law was passed limiting the start of working hours to 4 a.m. Bakers, who often arrived early to bake enough bread for the people going to work, needed a solution.

The solution was found: bread was made thinner and longer, and the classic baguette was born. Such a shape allowed for significantly shorter baking times, and bakers had time to provide products to people before work.

Interesting Facts

• Baguette is a French word that means “stick.” It fully reflects the appearance of the bread.
• It is not customary to cut the baguette. It’s simply torn by hand.
• The baguette is best enjoyed freshly taken out of the oven. This is why the French buy it twice a day: in the morning, before work, and in the evening, on their way back from work.

How to Celebrate

Buy a freshly baked baguette at the bakery to feel like a true French person for a moment. This bread pairs excellently with pâté. You can also visit France to enjoy the original taste of the baguette.

Spread the word on social media. Ask other users if they like baguettes or prefer another type of bread.

When is National French Bread Day in 2025?

National French Bread Day is observed on March 21 each year.

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