Baguette

The baguette is a long, narrow loaf of bread that originated in France. Its main ingredients are wheat flour, water, yeast, and salt, with traditional recipes containing no sugar or fat. The crust is a deep golden-brown to brownish-tan, with several diagonal slashes on the surface. After baking, these slashes open up and curl outward, forming distinct "ears." The dough has a high hydration level, usually between 70% and 75%. The baguette has a thin, crispy crust, and a crumb that is creamy white in color, with large, irregular air pockets, resulting in a moist and chewy texture.