A bread called "pain"

"Pain" is the French word for "bread." It refers to a traditional type of rustic, French-style bread characterized by a crisp crust and chewy interior. Typically made from simple ingredients—flour, water, salt, and yeast—pain is often shaped into long, slender loaves like baguettes or more rounded forms. Its fermentation process develops complex flavors and textures, making it a staple in French cuisine and popular worldwide. Pain exemplifies artisan baking, emphasizing skillful techniques to produce a bread with a balanced crust and airy crumb.