Boule

"Boule" is a French term that translates to "ball" and in the context of bread, it refers to a traditional French loaf shaped like a rounded, flattish ball. Boules can be crafted using various types of flour and can be leavened with commercial yeast, baking powder, or even a natural sourdough starter. This shape is so iconic in France that it inspired the name for bread bakers, known as "boulangers" and for their shops, called "boulangeries."