In 1852, French poet Gérard de Nerval extolled the pistolet roll of Brussels in his writing. Today, however, while similar breads can be found commonly, only a few bakers in Brussels still make the …

Mar 13, 2025 · Pistolet is a crusty bread roll common in Belgium and the Netherlands and sometimes shaped as a bâtard. When I was working on this recipe, I was aiming for a hard and crusty bread that …

Oct 17, 2023 · Pistolet bread is a type of small, round bread that is popular in Belgium and other parts of Europe. It is also known as "pistolets" or "petits pains."

They are crusty and yet light inside, and make great sandwiches for picnics or a light lunch. This recipe is the result of numerous trial and error baking sessions, and the pistolets bread rolls are nutty and …

A pistolette is either of two bread-based dishes in Louisiana cuisine. One is a fried bread roll, that can also be stuffed, in the Cajun areas around Lafayette and Lake Charles. The other is a type of …

Dec 20, 2025 · pistolet m (plural pistolets, diminutive pistoletje n) (Belgium) a type of small round bread bun (Belgium) a Kaiser roll (Netherlands) a bread bun shaped like a short baguette

The meaning of PISTOLET is any of several gold coins of European countries (such as Italy or Spain); especially : pistole.