baguette soffiata

English translation: puffed (French) roll

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Italian term or phrase:baguette soffiata
English translation:puffed (French) roll
Entered by: Alessandra Renna

13:52 Oct 6, 2007
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Cooking / Culinary / menu
Italian term or phrase: baguette soffiata
On a "posh" menu... what could a "baguette soffiata" be? Thanks :-), Sarah.
Sarah Gregg
Italy
Local time: 09:08
puffed (French) roll
Explanation:
A way to say it

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Note added at 21 min (2007-10-06 14:14:21 GMT)
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It's ok for me!
I forgot that it is puffed and crisp!
have a good snack!
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Alessandra Renna
Local time: 09:08
Grading comment
Of the many possibilities, I've decided on "puffed baguette". Thanks to everyone.
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Summary of answers provided
4fluffed baguette (or French bread)
potra
3puffed (French) roll
Alessandra Renna


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puffed (French) roll


Explanation:
A way to say it

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Note added at 21 min (2007-10-06 14:14:21 GMT)
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It's ok for me!
I forgot that it is puffed and crisp!
have a good snack!

Alessandra Renna
Local time: 09:08
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
PRO pts in category: 8
Grading comment
Of the many possibilities, I've decided on "puffed baguette". Thanks to everyone.
Notes to answerer
Asker: A great help, thanks. Given the upmarket target clientele, how would it be if I just put puffed baguette?

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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
fluffed baguette (or French bread)


Explanation:
Rather than referring to its volume, fluffed recalls an image of suppleness, lightness, airy etc.
when I read the sentence I thought of fluffing pillows, unrelated content-wise...

potra
United States
Local time: 03:08
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8
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