The French government does not mess around when it comes to authentic baguette-making. According to a law passed in 1993, baguettes can only be made with four ingredients: wheat flour, water, salt ...

Some of those, he’s found, give striking similarities to what New Orleanians recognize as their own French bread. “I think there’s a preconceived idea of what French bread is,” Whann said.

Nourish French bread pizza topped with salad is a quick, budget-friendly meal. This 20-minute weeknight-friendly dinner is satisfying, low-effort and nutritious, too.

The Garden at Texas French Bread is now open daily from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to a newsletter and social media posts from the restaurant.

Some of those, he’s found, give striking similarities to what New Orleanians recognize as their own French bread. “I think there’s a preconceived idea of what French bread is,” Whann said.