Source: Atlas Obscura
In the 17th century, French Huguenots appeared on the shores of Ireland. Driven from their native country for their Reformed Protestant beliefs, they settled in the southeastern seaport town of Waterford. These refugees brought along their culinary traditions, including wheat-based white bread.
The French called it pain blanc. According to popular stories, locals simply pronounced this new food “blaa.”Today, mornings in Waterford without these soft, white rolls are just, well, blah. They’re considered such a staple that people from surrounding counties simply refer to Waterfordians as “the blaas.” Locals…
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