France ยท Western Europe
Boule
The archetypal round French loaf that gave 'boulanger' its name, shaped by hand into a tight ball so it holds a high dome through a long bake.
Method
Deck Oven ยท Round-Shaped
Hydration
72%
water to flour
Glycemic index
80
High GI
Energy
270 kcal
per 100 g
Sensory profile
- sourness
- 4
- sweetness
- 1
- crispiness
- 7
- chewiness
- 6
- aroma
- 6
- moistness
- 5
Scale 0โ10
Nutrition
per 100 g| Energy | 270 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 8.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 53 g |
| of which sugars | 1 g |
| Fat | 1.3 g |
| Fiber | 2.3 g |
| Sodium | 500 mg |
Typical values; recipes vary.
Texture
- Thick chewy crust
- Classic round profile
Typical ingredients
- Wheat Flour
- Water
- Yeast
- Salt
Similar breads
Closest sensory profiles in the Atlas.