Pain de mie facts for kids
Two loaves of pain de mie. The one on the right was baked in a star-shaped pan
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| Type | Bread |
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| Place of origin | France |
Pain de mie is a special kind of bread that's very popular in France. It's usually white, but can also be brown. This bread has a very thin and soft outer layer, called the crust. You'll often find it already sliced and packaged in stores.
The name "Pain de mie" comes from French. "Pain" means "bread," and "la mie" means the soft, inner part of the bread. In English, we call this soft part the crumb.
What is Pain de mie?
Pain de mie is a lot like the sandwich bread you might use at home. It's also similar to a "pullman loaf," which is a type of bread baked in a special square pan.
One thing that makes Pain de mie different from many other French breads is that it often has sugar in it. This makes it a bit sweeter.
People mostly use Pain de mie for making yummy sandwiches or for toasting. It's perfect for these because of its soft texture.
How is it made?
Sometimes, Pain de mie is baked in a special pan that has a lid. This lid helps to stop a hard crust from forming on the bread. If it's not baked in a sealed pan, the crust is often cut off before the bread is sliced and packaged. This makes sure every slice is super soft.
You can find Pain de mie in different shapes. Some loaves are rounded, while others are shaped like a rectangle.
See also
In Spanish: Pan de molde para niños
