French Baguette
and Ficelle

The exterior is crusty and golden. The interior is soft and chewy with an open crumb texture.

It 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

Serves 6

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: 1/2” slice

100 calories

0 g total fat

220 mg sodium

20 g carbs

1 g fiber

0 g sugar

French Baguette and Ficelle are available every day in Edina, Minnetonka and St. Paul.