finally, an amazing baguette

In May 2012, I went to Southern California and had a the best baguette ever. Thin and crispy crust and a delicate center. You could say a bánh mì. Oh, how I love LOVE love them. Well it’s been a few months since I’ve tried making my own baguettes. Today, with patience, I made an amazing baguette. I sliced the bread, took a bite, and my whole body smiled. It was a relief to finally make THE baguette, one that I liked. In my previous attempts I just did a straight dough, let it rise for an hour, and proof it for another hour. This time, I let patience win over me. I made a starter, let the dough rise for 3 full hours and maybe a little more, and proof it for 2 hours. It’s amazing how patience can be a key ingredient. The taste was perfect, the crust was thin and crispy, and the center was soft and chewy. My kind of baguette. Happy Eatings!

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