It is important this recipe is made with an active Mother sourdough starter, search Cookidoo® for the recipe.

For a sweet version of this bread, mix 2 tbsp sugar with 1 tsp water in a small bowl, then sprinkle the surface of the bread just before baking.

To test if baguettes are ready to bake, gently press dough with your fingertip. The indentation left by your finger should slowly disappear. If the dough springs up quickly then it has not risen sufficiently. If the indentation remains, the dough has over-proved. The baguettes won’t rise as much in the oven but they will still taste good.

For best results, use the brand 'Wooden Spoon' all purpose flour

To test if baguettes are ready to bake, gently press dough with your fingertip. The indentation left by your finger should slowly disappear. If the dough springs up quickly, more proving time is needed. If the indentation remains, the dough has been left to prove too long. The baguette will not rise as much during baking but the end result will taste the same.

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When ready to make bread , feed the starter 4-8 hours before starting a recipe and leave at room temperature. Remove the amount required for the recipe and then repeat the feeding process with the remaining starter and either stand at room temperature to use again or transfer to the refrigerator to store.

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