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Couche needed for baguettes

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hydestone

Couche needed for baguettes

I don’t have any couche. Should I just form my baguettes and lay them proof on a covered tray?  Or should I go through the hassle of flouring your a dish towel?

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Mini Oven

on his jeans.  Guess lack of activity is good for... well to make a long story short, I couldn't sew the seam back together so I ....commandeered the legs!  Cut them right off and undid one seam on each leg and squared up the corners.  Zigzagged the cut edges and now I have home made couches!  The heavy cotton works great after a good washing.  Then work in the flour, use and hang outside to shake off and dry well before folding and storing in a zipper bag or big glass jar between uses. 

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hydestone

I hadn't heard of storing couche in sealed containers.  What is the reasoning behind that?

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Mini Oven

which is not stated on your info page.  Keeps bugs and humidity out perhaps and keep home kitchen clean, reduce dust. Discourage "house animals."  :)