Gastronomy Food

The French word baguette denotes what?

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Correct answer

A bread

Explanation

A baguette is "a long thin loaf of French bread". It distinguishes itself by its length as well as its crust. A standard baguette has a diameter of about 5 or 6 centimetres and a usual length of about 65 centimetres. It is made from wheat flour, water, yeast and salt. Baguettes are closely tied up with France and especially Paris, though they can now be bought all over the world.

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Question added 2008-04-27