Crusty Whole-Wheat Baguettes

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Servings: 2 Difficulty: Advanced
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Rustic, artisan-style loaves with a shattering crust and tender crumb.
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Crusty Whole-Wheat Baguettes

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 2 Calories: 693.0

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These Crusty Whole-Wheat Baguettes offer the perfect balance of rustic charm and homemade comfort. By blending hearty whole-wheat flour with elastic bread flour, you achieve a loaf that is nutritious yet possesses the classic airy structure of traditional French bread. A touch of honey adds a subtle sweetness and helps create a deep golden-brown crust that shatters satisfyingly with every bite. The flavor is robust and earthy, making these baguettes ideal for dipping in olive oil, serving alongside soups, or crafting hearty sandwiches. While they require some patience for rising, the process is straightforward, rewarding you with fresh, warm bread that smells incredible and tastes even better. Perfect for weekend baking sessions or adding a special touch to dinner parties.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine the basic sponge mixture, water, salt, and honey. Process until the mixture is smooth.
  2. Add the combined whole-wheat and bread flours to the processor, 1/4 cup at a time, pulsing several times after each addition to incorporate.
  3. Process the dough until it becomes supple and elastic, sticking slightly to the bowl, about 1 minute. Add water or flour by the teaspoon if the dough is too dry or too wet.
  4. Transfer the sticky dough to a large plastic bag, squeeze out all air, and seal tightly, leaving enough room for expansion.
  5. Place the bag in a bowl and let the dough rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, approximately 1 hour.
  6. Oil a double baguette bread pan and sprinkle the bottom lightly with cornmeal.
  7. Punch the dough down, place it on a generously floured surface, and divide it in half.
  8. Pat each piece into a rectangle, then start rolling up the dough from the long side. Pinch the seams to seal.
  9. Gently stretch the dough to fit the pan if necessary, then place seam-side down into the prepared pan.
  10. Sprinkle flour lightly over the top, cover loosely with plastic, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 50 minutes.
  11. Preheat the oven to 475&# 194;°F (245ðC) with a rack positioned on the bottom level.
  12. Slash the surface of the loaves deeply with a sharp knife or razor blade.
  13. Place the bread in the oven and immediately turn the heat down to 425ðF (218ðC).
  14. Bake until deeply browned and sounding hollow when tapped on the bottom, about 15 to 18 minutes.
  15. Immediately remove the baguettes from the pan and place them on a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 693.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.6g6%
Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 14633.6mg610%
Total Carbohydrate 150.4g51%
Dietary Fiber 13.4g54%
Sugars 19.2g
Protein 23.4g47%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: baguette, whole wheat, bread, crusty, homemade, baking, artisan, flour, honey, rustic, loaf, oven, dough, rising, vegetarian, plant-based
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