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French Baguette

Cultural Context

The French baguette is a staple of French cuisine, known for its long, thin shape and crispy crust. Traditionally enjoyed with meals or as a snack, it is often served with cheese, pâté, or used for sandwiches. Its origins date back to the 19th century, and it has become a symbol of French culture and culinary artistry.

FrenchFRother
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
3 cups white flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup sourdough starter
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons salted butter
truffles to taste

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour offers more nutrients, while all-purpose flour is often less expensive.

1

Mix equal parts white flour and whole wheat flour with enough water to reach 65% hydration.

2

Let the mixture sit for 45 minutes (autolyse process).

3

Add sourdough starter and salt, mixing until incorporated.

4

Perform stretch and fold every 45 minutes for 2 hours to develop gluten structure.

5

Blend heavy cream in a food processor for about 2 minutes until it separates into buttermilk and butter.

6

Squeeze out excess buttermilk from the butter and mix in salt.

7

Reserve half of the salted butter and fold in grated truffles to the other half.

8

Shape the dough into baguettes and let rise until doubled in size.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrisingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlbaking sheetoven

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

BaguettePain Baguette
Local Name: Baguette

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