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French Baguette
and Ficelle![Vegan](../../images/vegan.png)
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The exterior is crusty and golden. The interior is soft and chewy with an open crumb texture.
Available in traditional or petite size this most classic of breads has a great balanced, mild flavor and can be served in many ways. We also bake Ficelle, which is like a Baguette but crustier. Periodically you’ll also see Seeded Baguettes in the bakery. Try a sample next time you’re in!
Serving Suggestion
It’s great for making crostini, bruschetta or just slicing on the diagonal and having it on the side with dinner.
Also Perfect for
- Sandwiches
- Passing with dinner
- Using in recipes
- Serving at a festive occasion
- Gift giving
Recipe:
Baked Baguette with Lemon-Garlic Butter
Adapted from epicurious.com, Bon Appetit, August 1999
½ cup butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 garlic cloves, pressed
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 Breadsmith French Baguette, cut crosswise into 1
inch-thick slices
In a small bowl, blend butter, parsley, garlic and lemon peel. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spread evenly over 1 side of each bread slice. Reassemble bread slices; wrap in foil. Place on baking sheet. Preheat oven to 300°. Bake until heated through (about 20 minutes). Serve warm.
This can be made up to 8 hours ahead; chill after wrapping in foil.
Nutrition Information for French Baguette
Ingredients: unbleached-unbromated wheat flour, water, salt, yeast
Serving size: 1/10 baguette
140 calories
0 g total fat
320 mg sodium
29 g carbs
0 g fiber
0 g sugar
5 g protein
Serving size: 1/6 petite baguette
150 calories
0 g total fat
340 mg sodium
31 g carbs
0 g fiber
0 g sugar
5 g protein
Serving size: 1/6 ficelle
120 calories
0 g total fat
280 mg sodium
26 g carbs
0 g fiber
0 g sugar
4 g protein
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French Baguette and Ficelle are available every day in Edina, Minnetonka and St. Paul.