Why the bread in Europe may be more tolerable
Experts have some theories.
From The Times
August 20, 2025

If you’ve noticed that the bread in Europe is more tolerable than the bread in the United States, you’re not alone. And it may not be all in your head.

An array of breads including croissants and sliced loaves sits on a counter at a bakery in France.

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Here are some experts’ theories about why that may be. →

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