Let's make this birthday one to remember.

79 years old (Born on June 10, 1945)

Happy Birthday, Lionel Poilâne! May your day rise as perfectly as your legendary sourdough loaves. You've kneaded yourself into baking history with bread so iconic it could make even gluten-free folks reconsider their life choices.

Your artisanal creations have traveled the globe, turning simple flour and water into edible masterpieces that delight taste buds everywhere. From Parisian cafés to gourmet tables worldwide—your crusty triumphs are proof that carbs truly do bring happiness.

Here's wishing you another year filled with golden-brown success and dough-lightful adventures. Keep breaking bread barriers; after all, you're not just a baker—you’re the yeast we can expect!