French bread, or baguettes, are one of the most popular types of bread in the whole world. The best baguettes, of course, are made in France. The hallmark of a good baguette is the texture. The crust should be flaky, but the inside should be tender and chewy.

The buttery taste of this type of bread eschews the need to put toppings on it. There are people who prefer to eat their baguettes straight from the bakery, while they are still warm. There are those who bring it home and savor it with a pat of butter and a cup of good strong coffee. The proper way to cut a baguette is to use a serrated kitchen knife, so the crust will not crumble.