WHAT IS AN "ARTISIAN" BAKER IN FRANCE? by thinking
In March 1998, the French Senate passed a law to protect the "artisian" baker.To be called an "Artisian" baker, you MAY NOT use any method that is industrial, only the traditional
method of breadmaking is allowed.
Look for the sign "Artisan baker" in France and taste for yourself the quality and the difference!
Better yet, look for the long lines inside or in front of the shop, and mostly likely, you will have found
a great place!
To make your own bread, purchase bannetons in France.
Bannetons are the traditional French style, made of wicker and lined with linen (the liner is not removable).
They are NOT the German brotform (cane) style.
They are suitable for home.
The ones made in France which cost a lot (sorry, you gotta pay big bucks to get those... no way around it).
The baskets are well made, and the linen is much thicker in France and it's sewn in using the really strong thread
and fine workmanship used by the French models.I like the importance they place on the quality of their bread, food and wine.
They shut down the country for 2 hours beginning at noon everyday to eat well, and nearly everyone eats lunch.
I also like the beautiful buidlings that the French Kings made for themselves which now I can enjoy for myself.