French Bread

[BoRED S2upid]

This is the crappest bread out. If you don't eat the whole loaf within 6 hours it surrenders its freshness to the elements, after 24 hours its like a brick.

Why don't they make it to last?.

[ewenm]

Because they go to the boulangerie every day.

[cloggy]

Because French bakers bake batches every 2 hours and the French buy them and eat them straight away.

[Heskey]

Only on PistonHeads could we have a thread entitled "French Bread" with an angry face next to it.

I love moments like these

[F i F]

The only preservative bread should have is a bread bin.

[BoRED S2upid]

ewenm said:

Because they go to the boulangerie every day.

Well I don't have one of those I have Tescos and I aint going there every day.

I quite like the bread as well if only they would put some additives into it to make it last.

[grumbledoak]

Those weasely French have got it in for you.

It wasn't legal to make it here for quite a time for that very reason! Some ancient English law about fat content to make the bread last longer, so supermarkets had to import the dough. I presume the EU has changed all that.

Great stuff when it's fresh, though, and the part baked stuff does keep well.

[yourang youtang]

BoRED S2upid said:

ewenm said:

Because they go to the boulangerie every day.

Well I don\'t have one of those I have Tescos and I aint going there every day.

I quite like the bread as well if only they would put some additives into it to make it last.

Brilliant. Ruin a delicious traditional food with chemicals because you\'re lazy.

[davemac250]

BoRED S2upid said:

ewenm said:

Because they go to the boulangerie every day.

Well I don't have one of those I have Tescos and I aint going there every day.

I quite like the bread as well if only they would put some additives into it to make it last.

But then it wouldn't be French Bread?? More like Tesco's take on French Bread, but not as good?

Anyway why is it called French Bread - Shouldn't it be Belgian? Like the fries? Or did I dream that

[cloggy]

Oh and a tip, if the stick is soft or like a brick hold it under the tap and wet it than put it in a hot oven for 10 minutes and voila a fresh loaf.

[LHDisbest]

What's wrong with sliced white?

[mechsympathy]

BoRED S2upid said:

I quite like the bread as well if only they would put some additives into it to make it last.

But then they'd have to rename it "English bread that looks like a baguette but isn't". And that takes up too much space on the label

[Colin_147]

It is nice though, probably not good for the heart with the amount of butter you have/want to slap on it mind

[BoRED S2upid]

Heskey said:

Only on PistonHeads could we have a thread entitled "French Bread" with an angry face next to it.

I love moments like these

thought it would be appreciated. God damn surrender monkeys.

[Davi]

for following day freshness just pop it in the oven for a few minutes before you eat it.

Or make better use of stale bit - cut in half (lengthways), slap a bit of passatta on it and your favoured choice of pizza like topping, under the grill for 10 minutes. Lovely.

[CooperS]

I like the stuff from Waitrose dont rate the others...Although Asda can be nice too... (sometimes)

[minimatt1967]

CooperS said:

I like the stuff from Waitrose dont rate the others...Although Asda can be nice too... (sometimes)

Try somerfields not bad at all

[sleep envy]

BoRED S2upid said:

I quite like the bread as well if only they would put some additives into it to make it last.

and taste st

english cuisine - the laughing stock of europe

[indi pearl]

1. Cut sticks into 12" lengths.Freeze in freezer.

2. Maintain 1 piece at all times in freezer bag in fridge

3. Remove from fridge as needed and "freshen" in oven for a few minutes

[Shar2]

Have you tried Tiger Bread, absolutely scrummy and it lasts more than a couple of days, well it would do if I didn't eat it so quickly. It comes in uncut loaves, baguettes and sticks.