Crispy French Baguettes (Levain Bakery) Recipe

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  1. In bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together yeast and warm water until creamy. Using dough hook, add the flour and salt. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the cool water. Mix until a smooth, elastic dough forms, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove the dough hook, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in the refrigerator for 8 to 24 hours.
  2. Grease a double baguette pan and lightly sprinkle with cornmeal. Divide the dough into two 12-by-6-inch rectangles. Form the dough into baguettes. Transfer baguettes to the prepared pan, laying each seam-side down. Cover with plastic wrap and let proof overnight in the refrigerator.
  3. When the dough has proofed completely (see Chef Tip: The Poke Test), preheat the oven to 375°F Lightly flour the top of each baguette. With a razor blade or very sharp paring knife, score the top of each baguette lengthwise 3 to 4 times. Place the pan in the center of the oven and bake until crusty and golden, about 30 minutes.
  4. Chef's Tip for Mixing Dough: When first combining water and flour, it is essential to create dough with the right consistency. If dough is too wet and sticky, add a bit more flour. If dough is too dry and hard, add a bit more cool water.
  5. Chef's Tip for The Poke Test: Poke the refrigerated dough with a finger. If the indentation holds, you're ready to bake. If dough bounces back, let it sit in a warm spot until it passes the test.
  6. Chef's Tip for Forming Baguettes: Divide the dough into two rectangles. Fold the long edge of one rectangle over to meet the other edge and pinch the seam to seal. Roll up into a log, flatten, fold, and pinch again. Continue 2 or 3 times more until you have a baguette long enough to fit your pan. Repeat with the remaining dough.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 608.21 Kcal (2546 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.67g 6%
Sodium 587.46mg 24%
Potassium 14.45mg 0%
Total Carbs 126.6g 42%
Dietary Fiber 2.18g 9%
Protein 23.67g 47%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 3%
Iron 7.1mg 40%
Calcium 9.7mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 225.83 Kcal (946 kJ)
Calories from fat 12.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.36g 6%
Sodium 218.12mg 24%
Potassium 5.36mg 0%
Total Carbs 47.01g 42%
Dietary Fiber 0.81g 9%
Protein 8.79g 47%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 3%
Iron 2.6mg 40%
Calcium 3.6mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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