Pain de campagne
Pain de campagne, or French country bread, is a rustic, crusty loaf traditionally made from a blend of wheat flour, water, salt, and natural leavening (sourdough starter). It often incorporates a portion of whole wheat or rye flour for added depth of flavor and texture, and is a staple in French countryside baking.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This bread is primarily a source of complex carbohydrates, providing sustained energy, with moderate protein from the wheat and rye flours. A standard slice (about 50g) typically contains around 120-140 calories, with minimal fat and key nutrients like B vitamins, iron, and dietary fiber.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 130 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Carbs | 25 g |
| Fat | 0.8 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 0.8 g |
| Sodium | 260 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.5 mg |
| Folate | 40 µg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
| Selenium | 8 µg |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg |
Per 1 slice (50 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, pain de campagne represents the heart of French artisanal baking, where slow fermentation develops a distinctive tangy flavor and chewy crumb. Nutritionally, its natural sourdough process can improve digestibility and mineral absorption compared to commercial yeasted breads.
