Baker of the Ermitage Bread Case, Aymerick Bissay won the regional competition for the best traditional French baguette.
Organized by the Réunion Federation of artisan bakers and pastry chefs, the regional test for the best traditional French baguette took place on March 21 at the Lux hotel in Saint-Gilles. The winner, Aymerick Bissay, working at the bakery of the Case à Pains de l’Ermitage for four years. The candidates' baguettes were judged on the appearance of the crust and crumb, on the aroma, chew and taste. “This success is a source of pride for the Case à Pains, Who, since its creation, has always been keen to restore the nobility of the profession of artisan baker through the love of a job well done, the requirement in know-how and product quality”, lets the Reunion brand know. The next step will take Aymerick Bissay to the national final, which will take place in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris during the Bread Festival, from May 7 to 16.
