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.

Replace orange blossom water with 1 tsp vanilla extract.

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To make your own Mother sourdough starter in your Thermomix®, search Cookidoo® for the recipe.

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.

Accompany with salad and a savoury yogurt drink, garnished with fresh chopped mint and parsley leaves.

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You can find nigella seeds at Indian or Middle Eastern food stores. Otherwise, you can replace them with black (or white) sesame seeds.

Great toppings: olives, sliced fresh tomato, fresh basil, goat cheese, salami, sundried tomatoes and mushrooms.