Hey all. Just wanted to post my baguette bake today...first post on here since 2013! Yikes.
It was my 2nd try at baguettes. My first was back in 2010 I believe...with lack lustre results. I am happy with how these turned out considering! This bake produced 3 baguettes. It took the first two to get the hang of shaping...so the largest 3rd one came out the best. All three have good flavour, crumb structure and crust. The 3rd one just looks the best. But probably should have kept it at 3 slashes instead of trying to fit in 4 on shorter baguettes as this. I took the formula from breadcetera which I believe was inspired by Boubasa's Baguettes formula. I used a mixer, in lieu of slap and folds, followed by 3 stretch and folds in the bowl during the bulk ferment. Also, I used a 13% bread flour. I hear that AP is best for baguettes, so maybe next time, I will mix 50/50 bread and AP flour.
Glad to be back at baking!
John
great looking sticks!
Thanks and Happy Baking!
John
David
Thanks David! Some work needed, but that's the fun!
John