{"id":140068,"date":"2025-03-17T17:28:23","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T17:28:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/bread\/how-to-make-sourdough-baguettes-sourdough-brandon\/"},"modified":"2025-03-17T17:28:23","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T17:28:23","slug":"how-to-make-sourdough-baguettes-sourdough-brandon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=140068","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Sourdough Baguettes \u2013 Sourdough Brandon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<p> <i> This post may contain affiliate links for products and ingredients I use and recommend. For more information, see my <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/affiliate-disclosure\/\"> affiliate disclosures<\/a>. <\/i> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">In my opinion, homemade <strong>Sourdough Baguettes<\/strong> are one of the pinnacles of bread baking! The crust-to-crumb ratio is ideal, with a crispy, thin exterior and a chewy and airy crumb.<\/p>\n<p>Since most home ovens are not large enough for full-sized baguettes, this recipe makes four sourdough demi-baguettes (about 14 inches long).<\/p>\n<p>Making sourdough baguettes can be a bit intimidating at first. But just like making <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-croissants\/\">Sourdough Croissants<\/a> or great <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/my-everyday-sourdough-bread-recipe\/\" title=\"My Everyday Sourdough Bread Recipe\">sourdough bread<\/a>, you will get better at baking baguettes with practice and some patience.<\/p>\n<p>This detailed sourdough baguette recipe will walk through every step of the process and gives lots of tips and images so you can get the best result possible.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re new to making baguettes, this relatively easy recipe is manageable and gives you great rustic French-style sourdough baguettes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-box ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-f7cc59bc-6ea7-4cde-b368-ba51563c24de\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-5da9bdec-6b29-4424-87ee-1764698d16f4\">\ud83d\udc49 For other favorite sourdough breads, see my recipes for:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" alt=\"Unsliced sourdough baguettes with a bread knife and towel.\" class=\"wp-image-12452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/unsclied-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/unsclied-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/unsclied-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/unsclied-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/unsclied-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/unsclied-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/unsclied-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/unsclied-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/unsclied-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/unsclied-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Unsliced sourdough baguettes with a bread knife and towel.\" class=\"wp-image-12452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/unsclied-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/unsclied-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/unsclied-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/unsclied-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/unsclied-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/unsclied-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/unsclied-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/unsclied-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tips-for-making-sourdough-baguettes\">\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83c\udf73 Tips for Making Sourdough Baguettes<\/h2>\n<p>Baguettes have a bit of a reputation for being finicky and difficult to make. <\/p>\n<p>Overall, I would say the biggest challenges with making baguettes are with shaping, steam, and consistency. I\u2019m certainly no baguette master, but I\u2019ve learned many tips from recipe testing and research that I think will help guide you.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Baguettes need a lot of steam for a thin crust and to get enough oven spring (initial rise). Using a baking steel, I preheat a cast-iron skillet in the bottom of the oven and pour boiling water into it and immediately close the oven door. This creates a lot of steam.<\/li>\n<li>Follow my baguette shaping instructions in the recipe so that the seams seal correctly, there\u2019s dough tension, and they have pointy ends. <\/li>\n<li>For consistency, weigh the divided dough to ensure they\u2019re equal size. Then, roll them out to the same length. Bake them parallel to each other and score them similarly. Otherwise, they\u2019ll all look different from each other.<\/li>\n<li>These baguettes are not as high-hydration as some recipes, so they should be a little easier to shape. It results in a slightly less open crumb, but still delicious! <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" alt=\"Close up of a sourdough baguette ear.\" class=\"wp-image-12454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/up-close-of-sourdough-baguette-ear.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/up-close-of-sourdough-baguette-ear.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/up-close-of-sourdough-baguette-ear.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/up-close-of-sourdough-baguette-ear.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/up-close-of-sourdough-baguette-ear.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/up-close-of-sourdough-baguette-ear.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/up-close-of-sourdough-baguette-ear.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/up-close-of-sourdough-baguette-ear.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/up-close-of-sourdough-baguette-ear.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/up-close-of-sourdough-baguette-ear.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Close up of a sourdough baguette ear.\" class=\"wp-image-12454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/up-close-of-sourdough-baguette-ear.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/up-close-of-sourdough-baguette-ear.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/up-close-of-sourdough-baguette-ear.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/up-close-of-sourdough-baguette-ear.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/up-close-of-sourdough-baguette-ear.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/up-close-of-sourdough-baguette-ear.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/up-close-of-sourdough-baguette-ear.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/up-close-of-sourdough-baguette-ear.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bakers-percentage-chart\">\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83c\udfeb Baker\u2019s Percentage Chart<\/h2>\n<p>I include a baker\u2019s percentage chart to scale a recipe up or down easily. With baker\u2019s percentages, the\u00a0<strong>total weight of all flour in the recipe is 100%<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>I also include the prefermented flour from the <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/what-is-a-sourdough-levain\/\" title=\"What is a Sourdough Levain?\">levain<\/a> in this flour weight. Finally, I note the ingredients proportionally to the total weight of flour (in this case, 430g, which includes 30g from the levain). That\u2019s why the total percentages below will add up to over 100%.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to learn more, the King Arthur website has a more detailed\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/pro\/reference\/bakers-percentage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"King arthur baking baker's percentage meaning\">reference page<\/a>\u00a0on why and how baker\u2019s percentages are calculated.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Ingredients<\/th>\n<th>Weight<\/th>\n<th>Baker\u2019s Percentage<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Bread Flour<\/td>\n<td>430 grams (includes 30g for levain*)<\/td>\n<td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Salt<\/td>\n<td>8 grams<\/td>\n<td>2%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Water<\/td>\n<td>300 grams (includes 30g for levain)<\/td>\n<td>70%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sourdough starter<\/td>\n<td>30 grams (all for levain)<\/td>\n<td>7%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-box ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-875538f7-e367-4175-894a-4617340a7625\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-ea5f1fa6-8fc8-49c4-baf4-c569a3ce239e\">*<strong>Note:<\/strong> If you opt not to make a levain, use an equivalent 90 grams of active sourdough starter when mixing the dough.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p>See below for my favorite baguette tool recommendations and substitutions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" alt=\"Br\u00f8d and Taylor Bread Steel\" class=\"wp-image-12460\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Brod-and-Taylor-Bread-Steel.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Brod-and-Taylor-Bread-Steel.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Brod-and-Taylor-Bread-Steel.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Brod-and-Taylor-Bread-Steel.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Brod-and-Taylor-Bread-Steel.jpg?resize=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Brod-and-Taylor-Bread-Steel.jpg?resize=850%2C850&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Brod-and-Taylor-Bread-Steel.jpg?resize=96%2C96&amp;ssl=1 96w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Brod-and-Taylor-Bread-Steel.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Brod-and-Taylor-Bread-Steel.jpg?resize=640%2C640&amp;ssl=1\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Brod-and-Taylor-Bread-Steel.jpg?resize=640%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Br\u00f8d and Taylor Bread Steel\" class=\"wp-image-12460\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Brod-and-Taylor-Bread-Steel.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Brod-and-Taylor-Bread-Steel.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Brod-and-Taylor-Bread-Steel.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Brod-and-Taylor-Bread-Steel.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Brod-and-Taylor-Bread-Steel.jpg?resize=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Brod-and-Taylor-Bread-Steel.jpg?resize=850%2C850&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Brod-and-Taylor-Bread-Steel.jpg?resize=96%2C96&amp;ssl=1 96w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Brod-and-Taylor-Bread-Steel.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bread or Baking Steel<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I bake four baguettes at a time on my <a href=\"https:\/\/collabs.shop\/zesotj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" title=\"Br\u00f8d and Taylor bread steel\">Br\u00f8d and Taylor bread steel<\/a>. It\u2019s light-weight, doesn\u2019t require pre-heating, 14\u2033x14\u2033, and you can use to make great sourdough bread as well.<\/li>\n<li>You can also use a pizza stone or other baking steel. Since those require preheating, you will need a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4aBq7WO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" title=\"Baker's peel\">baker\u2019s peel<\/a> to transfer and slide the baguettes off onto the hot stone.<\/li>\n<li>If you have a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/challengerbreadware.com\/product\/challenger-bread-pan\/?ref=sourdoughbrandon&amp;campaign=BreadPan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" title=\"Challenger Bread Pan\">Challenger Bread Pan<\/a>, you can fit two demi-baguettes in it at a time too.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, if you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4heNzvI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" title=\"baguette pan\">baguette pan<\/a>, you can use that as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3j3K6DT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" title=\"Escali Baking Scale\"><strong>Baking Scale<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Measuring your ingredients by weight instead of volume is essential so you get a more consistent and accurate bake.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wiremonkey.com\/?rfsn=6521755.f83ad8b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" title=\"UFO Bread Lame\"><strong>Bread Lame<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Can use a sharp razor blade or sharp knife.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4jFBtxp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" title=\"Baker's couche\">Baker\u2019s Couche<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Traditionally, a baker\u2019s couche is used to proof baguettes so they keep their long shape. A couche is a stiff linen cloth that can support the dough.<\/li>\n<li>Use a floured tea or kitchen towel if you don\u2019t have a couche.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3CvfuIy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" title=\"Transfer peel\"><strong>Transfer Peel<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To transfer the individual baguettes from their baker\u2019s couche after proofing to the bread steel or baker\u2019s peel, you\u2019ll need to use a transfer peel, side of a lightweight cutting board, or even a piece of wood or cardboard to transfer the baguettes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Optional: <a href=\"https:\/\/brodandtaylor.com\/products\/folding-proofer-slow-cooker\/?dt_id=154517\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" title=\"Br\u00f8d and Taylor Bread Proofer\">Br\u00f8d and Taylor Folding Bread Proofer<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This\u00a0folding proofing box\u00a0by Br\u00f8d &amp; Taylor is a game changer to keep your sourdough starter and doughs at the perfect temperature while proofing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The proofer folds up easily, includes a humidity tray, is multifunctional, and can even be a slow cooker.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ingredients-needed\">\ud83d\uded2 Ingredients Needed<\/h2>\n<p>Like sourdough bread, you only need four ingredients to make this sourdough baguette recipe! See below for more information, variations, and possible substitutes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" alt=\"Labeled bowls of ingredients needed for sourdough baguettes including bread flour, salt, sourdough starter, and water.\" class=\"wp-image-12438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Labeled bowls of ingredients needed for sourdough baguettes including bread flour, salt, sourdough starter, and water.\" class=\"wp-image-12438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bread Flour<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For recipe testing, I used King Arthur Bread Flour at 12.7% protein. The higher gluten content helps give baguettes their distinctive chewy texture. However, you can use a high-quality all-purpose flour as well.<\/li>\n<li>To make the dough even more extensible, you could add 10-20% <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/spelt-sourdough-bread\/\" title=\"Spelt Sourdough Bread\">spelt flour<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Use 20% whole wheat flour to make a slightly more hearty baguette.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sourdough Starter<\/strong>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Salt<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Not only for flavor, salt helps tighten the gluten strands during mixing and helps control fermentation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Water<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I typically use warm water for <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/autolyse\/\" title=\"Sourdough autolyse guide\">autolyse<\/a> so the dough is still warm when I add my levain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-box ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-cf40f0c1-2f57-4a14-8431-749206c28e3b\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-06d6f324-15a4-489f-a5af-ba490c9faaf4\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> If you need to expedite the baking process and want to make same-day sourdough baguettes, add a teaspoon of instant yeast to the dough.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sample-baking-schedule\">\u23f0 Sample Baking Schedule<\/h2>\n<p>This is a simple overnight schedule to make the sourdough baguette recipe. It works well for a weekend bake, but many steps are <strong>flexible<\/strong>, depending on your own day-to-day schedule.<\/p>\n<p>For example,\u00a0you can make the levain the night before (use 10g of starter and 40g of flour and 40g of water). You can also proof the dough overnight in the refrigerator for up to a day to bake on your own time.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Steps<\/th>\n<th>Time<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1. Make the Levain<\/td>\n<td>9:00am<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2. Autolyse<\/td>\n<td>1:00-2:00pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3. Add Levain &amp; Rest<\/td>\n<td>2:00-2:30pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4. Add Salt &amp; Mix<\/td>\n<td>2:30pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5. Bulk Fermentation (Includes folds)<\/td>\n<td>2:30-7:30pm (about 5 hours after adding the levain at 78\u00baF)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6. Overnight Proof<\/td>\n<td>7:30pm-9:00am (or up to a day)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7. Shape &amp; Final Proof<\/td>\n<td>9:00am-10:30am (1.5-2 hours at 78\u00baF)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8. Score and Bake<\/td>\n<td>10:30am<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-make-sourdough-baguettes\">\ud83e\udd56 How to Make Sourdough Baguettes<\/h2>\n<p>Follow this visual and step-by-step guide to help make these delicious sourdough baguettes.<\/p>\n<p>This sourdough baguette recipe makes four demi-baguettes.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Make-the-levain\">1. Make the Levain<\/h3>\n<p>Mix\u00a030 grams of ripe sourdough starter, 30 grams of bread flour,\u00a0and\u00a030 grams of water\u00a0in an empty jar.<\/p>\n<p>Cover and set it in a warm location (between 75-80\u00baF) for about 4-5 hours until it\u2019s bubbly and ripe.\u00a0The levain should at least double in size during this time.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"autolyse\">2. Autolyse<\/h3>\n<p>About an hour before the levain is ready, add the flour<strong> <\/strong>to a large mixing bowl and pour in the warm water.<\/p>\n<p>Use your hands or a <a href=\"https:\/\/collabs.shop\/ba3dnf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" title=\"Danish dough whisk\">Danish dough whisk<\/a> to mix the flours and water. It\u2019s okay if some scraggly bits of flour remain, but you want most of it to be hydrated.<\/p>\n<p>Cover the bowl and set it aside to autolyse for an hour.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-box ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-8817a9e6-24ba-4e45-acb8-78a9f0563c8d\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-06d6f324-15a4-489f-a5af-ba490c9faaf4\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> For more information about autolyse, read my detailed sourdough <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/autolyse\/\" title=\"Sourdough Autolyse Guide\">Autolyse guide<\/a> that details what autolyse is, when you can skip it, and more information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"9768\" alt=\"Pouring water into bowl of flour for autolyse.\" class=\"wp-image-9768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pouring-water-in-bowl-for-autolyse.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pouring-water-in-bowl-for-autolyse.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pouring-water-in-bowl-for-autolyse.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pouring-water-in-bowl-for-autolyse.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pouring-water-in-bowl-for-autolyse.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pouring-water-in-bowl-for-autolyse.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pouring-water-in-bowl-for-autolyse.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pouring-water-in-bowl-for-autolyse.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pouring-water-in-bowl-for-autolyse.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"9768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pouring-water-in-bowl-for-autolyse.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pouring water into bowl of flour for autolyse.\" class=\"wp-image-9768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pouring-water-in-bowl-for-autolyse.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pouring-water-in-bowl-for-autolyse.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pouring-water-in-bowl-for-autolyse.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pouring-water-in-bowl-for-autolyse.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pouring-water-in-bowl-for-autolyse.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pouring-water-in-bowl-for-autolyse.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pouring-water-in-bowl-for-autolyse.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pouring-water-in-bowl-for-autolyse.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"9766\" alt=\"Mixing dough in bowl with a dough whisk for autolyse.\" class=\"wp-image-9766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mixing-dough-autolyse-with-dough-whisk.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mixing-dough-autolyse-with-dough-whisk.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mixing-dough-autolyse-with-dough-whisk.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mixing-dough-autolyse-with-dough-whisk.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mixing-dough-autolyse-with-dough-whisk.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mixing-dough-autolyse-with-dough-whisk.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mixing-dough-autolyse-with-dough-whisk.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mixing-dough-autolyse-with-dough-whisk.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mixing-dough-autolyse-with-dough-whisk.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"9766\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mixing-dough-autolyse-with-dough-whisk.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mixing dough in bowl with a dough whisk for autolyse.\" class=\"wp-image-9766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mixing-dough-autolyse-with-dough-whisk.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mixing-dough-autolyse-with-dough-whisk.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mixing-dough-autolyse-with-dough-whisk.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mixing-dough-autolyse-with-dough-whisk.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mixing-dough-autolyse-with-dough-whisk.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mixing-dough-autolyse-with-dough-whisk.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mixing-dough-autolyse-with-dough-whisk.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mixing-dough-autolyse-with-dough-whisk.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"add-the-levain-and-rest\">3. Add the Levain and Rest<\/h3>\n<p>When the levain is bubbly and doubled in size,\u00a0pour it onto the dough.<\/p>\n<p>Use your hands to dimple the levain into the dough. Then, stretch and fold the dough onto itself for a few minutes until you thoroughly incorporate the levain into the dough.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll do more mixing later when you add in the salt, but you want to make sure the levain is evenly distributed throughout the dough.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-box ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-284f7b9f-278c-4b50-8667-c913c9e70261\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-d41c2152-a529-49dd-9ea8-be7882b0daf9\">To stretch and fold:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use your hand as pincers to pull up a portion of the dough.<\/li>\n<li>Lift the dough to stretch it, then fold it down in the middle of the bowl.<\/li>\n<li>Rotate the bowl and repeat this motion.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<p>Cover the bowl and rest it in a warm location for 30 minutes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" alt=\"Pouring levain starter into a bowl of dough.\" class=\"wp-image-9767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pouring-levain-starter-into-bowl-of-dough.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pouring-levain-starter-into-bowl-of-dough.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pouring-levain-starter-into-bowl-of-dough.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pouring-levain-starter-into-bowl-of-dough.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pouring-levain-starter-into-bowl-of-dough.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pouring-levain-starter-into-bowl-of-dough.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pouring-levain-starter-into-bowl-of-dough.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pouring-levain-starter-into-bowl-of-dough.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pouring-levain-starter-into-bowl-of-dough.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pouring-levain-starter-into-bowl-of-dough.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pouring levain starter into a bowl of dough.\" class=\"wp-image-9767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pouring-levain-starter-into-bowl-of-dough.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pouring-levain-starter-into-bowl-of-dough.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pouring-levain-starter-into-bowl-of-dough.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pouring-levain-starter-into-bowl-of-dough.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pouring-levain-starter-into-bowl-of-dough.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pouring-levain-starter-into-bowl-of-dough.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pouring-levain-starter-into-bowl-of-dough.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pouring-levain-starter-into-bowl-of-dough.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"add-salt-and-mix\">4. Add Salt &amp; Mix<\/h3>\n<p>After 30 minutes, sprinkle\u00a0the salt onto<strong> <\/strong>the dough.<\/p>\n<p>Dimple in the salt with your fingers and begin mixing.\u00a0Stretch and fold the dough for about 5 minutes until it\u2019s smoother, mostly holds its shape, and the ingredients are distributed throughout.<\/p>\n<p>If the dough is sticking to your hands too much during mixing, mist them with water so your hands are damp.<\/p>\n<p>Cover the bowl and rest for 30 minutes.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bulk-fermentation-and-folds\">5. Bulk Fermentation and Folds<\/h3>\n<p>After mixing in the salt, <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/bulk-fermentation\/\" title=\"Sourdough Bulk Fermentation 101\">bulk fermentation<\/a> will take about 5 hours at 78\u00baF.<\/p>\n<p>If your dough and environment are colder, bulk fermentation will take longer. Conversely, in warmer conditions, the dough will ferment faster.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-box ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-add6f15c-8e61-4512-82e5-e8c5da8f86ba\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-1c419dec-9f94-4029-934b-ba42f11710a0\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> An instant-read thermometer like the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tool_type=cl&amp;merchant_id=504989e8-60a3-41a9-bf0f-e83e99fc256e&amp;website_id=0f019bbb-265c-41f2-b5ec-5b9fe5087fbc&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thermoworks.com%2Fclassic-thermapen%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" title=\"Thermapen\">Thermapen<\/a>\u00a0is a great tool to check your dough temperature throughout bulk fermentation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Perform at least four sets of stretch and folds, separated by 30-45 minutes each. If you notice that the dough is still very slack after a few folds, you may want to add more folds in.<\/p>\n<p>The dough rests for the remainder of time until shaping.<\/p>\n<p>Bulk fermentation is complete when this dough has about doubled in size, feels full of air, is smoother, and has some visible bubbles on top of and around it.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"12446\" alt=\"Sourdough baguette dough in a bowl at the start of bulk fermentation.\" class=\"wp-image-12446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguette-dough-at-the-start-of-bulk-fermentation.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguette-dough-at-the-start-of-bulk-fermentation.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguette-dough-at-the-start-of-bulk-fermentation.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguette-dough-at-the-start-of-bulk-fermentation.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguette-dough-at-the-start-of-bulk-fermentation.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguette-dough-at-the-start-of-bulk-fermentation.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguette-dough-at-the-start-of-bulk-fermentation.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguette-dough-at-the-start-of-bulk-fermentation.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguette-dough-at-the-start-of-bulk-fermentation.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"12446\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguette-dough-at-the-start-of-bulk-fermentation.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Sourdough baguette dough in a bowl at the start of bulk fermentation.\" class=\"wp-image-12446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguette-dough-at-the-start-of-bulk-fermentation.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguette-dough-at-the-start-of-bulk-fermentation.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguette-dough-at-the-start-of-bulk-fermentation.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguette-dough-at-the-start-of-bulk-fermentation.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguette-dough-at-the-start-of-bulk-fermentation.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguette-dough-at-the-start-of-bulk-fermentation.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguette-dough-at-the-start-of-bulk-fermentation.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguette-dough-at-the-start-of-bulk-fermentation.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"12445\" alt=\"Sourdough baguette dough doubled in size in a bowl at the end of bulk fermentation\" class=\"wp-image-12445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguette-dough-at-the-end-of-bulk-fermentation.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguette-dough-at-the-end-of-bulk-fermentation.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguette-dough-at-the-end-of-bulk-fermentation.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguette-dough-at-the-end-of-bulk-fermentation.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguette-dough-at-the-end-of-bulk-fermentation.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguette-dough-at-the-end-of-bulk-fermentation.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguette-dough-at-the-end-of-bulk-fermentation.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguette-dough-at-the-end-of-bulk-fermentation.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguette-dough-at-the-end-of-bulk-fermentation.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"12445\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguette-dough-at-the-end-of-bulk-fermentation.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Sourdough baguette dough doubled in size in a bowl at the end of bulk fermentation\" class=\"wp-image-12445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguette-dough-at-the-end-of-bulk-fermentation.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguette-dough-at-the-end-of-bulk-fermentation.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguette-dough-at-the-end-of-bulk-fermentation.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguette-dough-at-the-end-of-bulk-fermentation.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguette-dough-at-the-end-of-bulk-fermentation.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguette-dough-at-the-end-of-bulk-fermentation.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguette-dough-at-the-end-of-bulk-fermentation.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguette-dough-at-the-end-of-bulk-fermentation.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"overnight-proof\">6. Overnight Proof<\/h3>\n<p>Cover the banneton and place it in a cold refrigerator overnight and up to 24 hours.<\/p>\n<p>The overnight proof, or retard, will give additional flavor to the dough and slow down fermentation so you can bake it on your own schedule.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"preshape-and-shape\">7. Pre-Shape &amp; Shape<\/h3>\n<p>The next day, turn out the cold dough onto a lightly floured surface.<\/p>\n<p>Divide the dough into four equal-sized pieces by weight. Mine are typically around 185g each.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to preshape the baguette dough into cylindars before shaping so the gluten can relax and make shaping easier and smoother.<\/p>\n<p>To preshape, press each piece of dough into a square. Then, roll it up into a cylinder.<\/p>\n<p>Cover with a tea towel and rest the preshaped dough seam-side down for 30 minutes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" alt=\"Four preshaped sourdough baguettes.\" class=\"wp-image-12440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/preshaped-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/preshaped-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/preshaped-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/preshaped-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/preshaped-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/preshaped-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/preshaped-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/preshaped-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/preshaped-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/preshaped-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Four preshaped sourdough baguettes.\" class=\"wp-image-12440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/preshaped-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/preshaped-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/preshaped-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/preshaped-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/preshaped-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/preshaped-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/preshaped-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/preshaped-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-shape-sourdough-baguettes\">How to Shape Sourdough Baguettes<\/h4>\n<p>Shaping baguettes can be a little challenging at first, but the more you make them, the more consistent they\u2019ll become. Essentially, we want to create taut, cylindrical logs that are tapered at the ends.<\/p>\n<p>To shape, turn the pre-shaped dough over (seam-side up) and pat into a rectangle (Image 1). Only lightly flour a surface and your hands to prevent sticking.<\/p>\n<p>Fold the top half of the dough to the center (Image 2).<\/p>\n<p>Rotate the dough 180\u00ba and repeat on the other side to create a seam. This time, however, use the palm of your hand to pat down the seam of the dough. Pinch the seam together (Image 3).<\/p>\n<p>Now we will roll out the dough into their final shapes. This process isn\u2019t too different from making <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-bagels\/\" title=\"Sourdough Bagels\">Sourdough Bagels<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-breadsticks\/\" title=\"Sourdough Breadsticks\">Sourdough Breadsticks<\/a>, or the initial rolling out for <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-pretzels\/\" title=\"Sourdough Pretzels\">Sourdough Pretzels<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-garlic-knots\/\" title=\"Sourdough Garlic Knots\">Sourdough Garlic Knots<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Starting with your hands in the middle of the dough, press gently and roll outwards to create a tapered shape with the ends thinner than the middle. It will bounce back some, so you may need to repeat a couple of times until they\u2019re about 14\u2033 (35.5 cm) long (Image 4).<\/p>\n<p>I like more dramatic pointy ends to my baguettes (called <strong>le quignon or le cro\u00fbton<\/strong> in France that you may eat from the bag on the way home). But you can shape your baguettes to have more rounded ends if you prefer that look as well.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" alt=\"Collage of four images on how to shape sourdough baguettes.\" class=\"wp-image-12439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-shape-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-shape-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-shape-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-shape-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-shape-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-shape-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-shape-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-shape-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-shape-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-shape-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Collage of four images on how to shape sourdough baguettes.\" class=\"wp-image-12439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-shape-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-shape-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-shape-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-shape-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-shape-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-shape-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-shape-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-shape-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final-proof\">8. Final Proof<\/h3>\n<p>Lightly flour a baker\u2019s couche or a couple of sturdy kitchen or tea towels. To make it easy to carry the proofing baguettes around, I usually lay the couche on an upside-down sheet pan.<\/p>\n<p>Fold one side of the couche under to create a bumper and place a shaped baguette seam-side up beside of it. Fold a 1-inch tall pleat beside of the baguette to separate and hold the baguette. Then, repeat with the remaining baguettes and couche.<\/p>\n<p>Cover with a tea towel and proof for 1 \u00bd to 2 hours or until the baguettes expand, feel puffy, and pass the finger poke test with a slight impression.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-box ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-faa73808-1e3c-4332-8fbb-f0dfeecf1ccd\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-06d6f324-15a4-489f-a5af-ba490c9faaf4\"><strong>Note on Humidity:<\/strong> A light skin forming on the baguettes is normal during during the final proofing. <\/p>\n<p>However, if your home is particularly dry, it can be helpful to proof them in the oven with the light on and keep skillet of hot water in the oven to increase humidity.<\/p>\n<p>This is the method I use for <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-challah-recipe\/\" title=\"Sourdough Challah recipe\">Sourdough Challah Recipe<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-croissants\/\" title=\"Sourdough Croissants recipe\">Sourdough Croissants<\/a> during the winter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"12495\" alt=\"four sourdough baguettes in couche at the start of final proofing\" class=\"wp-image-12495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguettes-in-couche-at-the-start-of-proofing.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguettes-in-couche-at-the-start-of-proofing.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguettes-in-couche-at-the-start-of-proofing.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguettes-in-couche-at-the-start-of-proofing.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguettes-in-couche-at-the-start-of-proofing.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguettes-in-couche-at-the-start-of-proofing.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguettes-in-couche-at-the-start-of-proofing.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguettes-in-couche-at-the-start-of-proofing.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguettes-in-couche-at-the-start-of-proofing.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"12495\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguettes-in-couche-at-the-start-of-proofing.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"four sourdough baguettes in couche at the start of final proofing\" class=\"wp-image-12495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguettes-in-couche-at-the-start-of-proofing.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguettes-in-couche-at-the-start-of-proofing.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguettes-in-couche-at-the-start-of-proofing.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguettes-in-couche-at-the-start-of-proofing.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguettes-in-couche-at-the-start-of-proofing.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguettes-in-couche-at-the-start-of-proofing.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguettes-in-couche-at-the-start-of-proofing.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguettes-in-couche-at-the-start-of-proofing.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"12436\" alt=\"Finger poke test of a proofed sourdough baguette in couche.\" class=\"wp-image-12436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/finger-poke-test-of-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/finger-poke-test-of-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/finger-poke-test-of-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/finger-poke-test-of-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/finger-poke-test-of-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/finger-poke-test-of-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/finger-poke-test-of-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/finger-poke-test-of-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/finger-poke-test-of-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"12436\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/finger-poke-test-of-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Finger poke test of a proofed sourdough baguette in couche.\" class=\"wp-image-12436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/finger-poke-test-of-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/finger-poke-test-of-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/finger-poke-test-of-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/finger-poke-test-of-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/finger-poke-test-of-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/finger-poke-test-of-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/finger-poke-test-of-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/finger-poke-test-of-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"12441\" alt=\"Four proofed sourdough baguettes in a baker's couche.\" class=\"wp-image-12441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/proofed-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/proofed-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/proofed-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/proofed-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/proofed-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/proofed-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/proofed-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/proofed-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/proofed-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"12441\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/proofed-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Four proofed sourdough baguettes in a baker's couche.\" class=\"wp-image-12441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/proofed-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/proofed-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/proofed-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/proofed-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/proofed-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/proofed-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/proofed-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/proofed-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"score-and-bake\">9. Score &amp; Bake<\/h3>\n<p>About 30 minutes before the end of proofing, place an empty cast-iron skillet on the bottom rack of your oven and preheat it to 450\u00baF (232\u00baC).<\/p>\n<p>Boil a cup of water on a stovetop or tea kettle and keep it nearby before baking.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-box ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-4ad00a36-a27a-45aa-a1f9-e5984e233a1f\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-06d6f324-15a4-489f-a5af-ba490c9faaf4\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> I use the <a href=\"https:\/\/collabs.shop\/zesotj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" title=\"Brod and Taylor Bread steel\">Br\u00f8d and Taylor bread steel<\/a>, which doesn\u2019t require preheating. I cover it with a large piece of parchment paper before transferring the baguettes to it.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re using another baking stone or cast-iron pan, you may need to preheat it and prepare a transfer peel or large cutting board with parchment paper to transfer your baguettes to the stone before baking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Use a lightly floured baguette transfer peel, a lightweight cutting board, or even a long piece of sturdy cardboard to gently flip one sourdough baguette at a time from the couche to the transfer peel (seam-side down now).<\/p>\n<p>Then, slide the baguette off onto your bread steel or baker\u2019s peel and repeat with the remaining baguettes so you have four on the bread steel.<\/p>\n<p>To score, use a curved bread lame to make four long cuts down the length of the baguette. They should overlap by about a third.<\/p>\n<p>To help increase the chances of small <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-ears\/\" title=\"What are Sourdough Ears?\">sourdough ears<\/a>, the score should be about \u00bc\u201d-\u00bd\u201d deep at a slight angle.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"12447\" alt=\"Four unbaked sourdough baguettes on a baking steel.\" class=\"wp-image-12447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguettes-on-baking-stone-before-baking.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguettes-on-baking-stone-before-baking.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguettes-on-baking-stone-before-baking.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguettes-on-baking-stone-before-baking.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguettes-on-baking-stone-before-baking.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguettes-on-baking-stone-before-baking.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguettes-on-baking-stone-before-baking.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguettes-on-baking-stone-before-baking.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguettes-on-baking-stone-before-baking.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"12447\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguettes-on-baking-stone-before-baking.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Four unbaked sourdough baguettes on a baking steel.\" class=\"wp-image-12447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguettes-on-baking-stone-before-baking.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguettes-on-baking-stone-before-baking.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguettes-on-baking-stone-before-baking.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguettes-on-baking-stone-before-baking.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguettes-on-baking-stone-before-baking.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguettes-on-baking-stone-before-baking.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguettes-on-baking-stone-before-baking.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sourdough-baguettes-on-baking-stone-before-baking.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"12443\" alt=\"Scoring sourdough baguettes with a bread lame.\" class=\"wp-image-12443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/scoring-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/scoring-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/scoring-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/scoring-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/scoring-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/scoring-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/scoring-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/scoring-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/scoring-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"12443\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/scoring-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Scoring sourdough baguettes with a bread lame.\" class=\"wp-image-12443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/scoring-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/scoring-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/scoring-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/scoring-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/scoring-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/scoring-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/scoring-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/scoring-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"12442\" alt=\"Scored sourdough baguettes on a baking steel and parchment paper.\" class=\"wp-image-12442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/scored-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/scored-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/scored-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/scored-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/scored-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/scored-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/scored-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/scored-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/scored-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"12442\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/scored-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Scored sourdough baguettes on a baking steel and parchment paper.\" class=\"wp-image-12442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/scored-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/scored-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/scored-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/scored-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/scored-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/scored-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/scored-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/scored-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bake\">Bake<\/h4>\n<p>Place the bread steel with the sourdough baguettes into the oven (or slide off from the baker\u2019s peel to your baking stone\/steel).<\/p>\n<p>Pour the cup of hot water set aside into your preheated cast-iron skillet to create lots of steam and immediately shut the door to trap in as much steam as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the baguettes are deep golden brown. When done, the baguettes should feel light and sound hollow if tapped on the bottom.<\/p>\n<p>Remove from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack. If you\u2019re using a baking stone, remove the baguettes with tongs and allow the stone to cool in the oven so it doesn\u2019t crack.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-box ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-13f6d68d-194d-4cc4-8533-83ad78f437cd\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-06d6f324-15a4-489f-a5af-ba490c9faaf4\"><strong>A Note on Steam:<\/strong> Steam is vital when making sourdough baguettes. It helps develop a thin, crackly crust and increases oven spring.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike making <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/category\/recipes\/breads\/\" title=\"Sourdough Bread recipes\">sourdough breads<\/a> with a Dutch oven that traps steam, we have to create extra steam in the oven during an open bake for baguettes. This somewhat replicates what a professional steam-injection bread oven can do, but isn\u2019t perfect.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, home gas ovens release more steam, so it can be difficult to maintain steam in gas ovens as compared to electric ones.<\/p>\n<p>There are many methods of steaming your oven, including using lava rocks in a cast-iron skillet, ice cubes, tea towels in pans, and my method above. Use what you\u2019re comfortable with, but be careful to not get water onto your oven door as it can crack or break.<\/p>\n<p>Always use heat-proof gloves to protect yourself.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"12434\" alt=\"Pouring boiling water into a cast-iron skillet to create steam in oven with sourdough baguettes on a baking steel.\" class=\"wp-image-12434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/baking-sourdough-baguettes-with-steam.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/baking-sourdough-baguettes-with-steam.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/baking-sourdough-baguettes-with-steam.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/baking-sourdough-baguettes-with-steam.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/baking-sourdough-baguettes-with-steam.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/baking-sourdough-baguettes-with-steam.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/baking-sourdough-baguettes-with-steam.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/baking-sourdough-baguettes-with-steam.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/baking-sourdough-baguettes-with-steam.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"12434\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/baking-sourdough-baguettes-with-steam.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pouring boiling water into a cast-iron skillet to create steam in oven with sourdough baguettes on a baking steel.\" class=\"wp-image-12434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/baking-sourdough-baguettes-with-steam.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/baking-sourdough-baguettes-with-steam.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/baking-sourdough-baguettes-with-steam.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/baking-sourdough-baguettes-with-steam.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/baking-sourdough-baguettes-with-steam.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/baking-sourdough-baguettes-with-steam.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/baking-sourdough-baguettes-with-steam.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/baking-sourdough-baguettes-with-steam.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"12435\" alt=\"Ends of three sourdough baguettes with ears.\" class=\"wp-image-12435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ends-of-three-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ends-of-three-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ends-of-three-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ends-of-three-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ends-of-three-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ends-of-three-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ends-of-three-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ends-of-three-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ends-of-three-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"12435\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ends-of-three-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Ends of three sourdough baguettes with ears.\" class=\"wp-image-12435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ends-of-three-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ends-of-three-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ends-of-three-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ends-of-three-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ends-of-three-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ends-of-three-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ends-of-three-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ends-of-three-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"12437\" alt=\"Four baked sourdough baguettes on a baking steel with parchment paper.\" class=\"wp-image-12437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/four-baked-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/four-baked-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/four-baked-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/four-baked-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/four-baked-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/four-baked-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/four-baked-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/four-baked-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/four-baked-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"12437\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/four-baked-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Four baked sourdough baguettes on a baking steel with parchment paper.\" class=\"wp-image-12437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/four-baked-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/four-baked-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/four-baked-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/four-baked-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/four-baked-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/four-baked-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/four-baked-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/four-baked-sourdough-baguettes.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-store-and-serve\">How to Store &amp; Serve<\/h2>\n<p>Sourdough baguettes are best in the first couple of days of baking. Once sliced, they will begin to lose moisture and dry out.<\/p>\n<p>To keep longer, keep them in a brown paper bag, bread box, or freeze for long-term storage.<\/p>\n<p>Freeze whole, wrap in aluminum foil or plastic wrap and freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven.<\/p>\n<p>Crusty sourdough baguettes are excellent as a dinner side for soups and stews, served with butter and jam (maybe my <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/concord-grape-jam\/\" title=\"Concord Grape Jam recipe\">Concord Grape Jam with Vanilla<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/apple-butter-for-canning\/\">Apple Butter<\/a>), or served with cheeses.<\/p>\n<p>You can also use the baguettes to make lunch sandwiches, similar to ciabatta or <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-pan-de-cristal\/\" title=\"Sourdough pan de cristal recipe\">Sourdough Pan de Cristal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If the baguettes stale, use them for croutons in <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-panzanella-with-peaches-and-burrata\/\" title=\"Sourdough Panzanella recipe\">Sourdough Panzanella with Peaches &amp; Burrata<\/a> or even for this <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-stuffing-with-fennel\/\" title=\"Sourdough Stuffing recipe\">Sourdough Stuffing with Fennel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" alt=\"Close up of sliced sourdough baguette and crumb.\" class=\"wp-image-12453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/up-close-of-sliced-sourdough-baguette.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/up-close-of-sliced-sourdough-baguette.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/up-close-of-sliced-sourdough-baguette.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/up-close-of-sliced-sourdough-baguette.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/up-close-of-sliced-sourdough-baguette.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/up-close-of-sliced-sourdough-baguette.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/up-close-of-sliced-sourdough-baguette.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/up-close-of-sliced-sourdough-baguette.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/up-close-of-sliced-sourdough-baguette.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/up-close-of-sliced-sourdough-baguette.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Close up of sliced sourdough baguette and crumb.\" class=\"wp-image-12453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/up-close-of-sliced-sourdough-baguette.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/up-close-of-sliced-sourdough-baguette.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/up-close-of-sliced-sourdough-baguette.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/up-close-of-sliced-sourdough-baguette.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/up-close-of-sliced-sourdough-baguette.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/up-close-of-sliced-sourdough-baguette.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/up-close-of-sliced-sourdough-baguette.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/up-close-of-sliced-sourdough-baguette.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\">\u2753FAQs:<\/h2>\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb\">\n<h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Can I use all-purpose flour?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>You can use all-purpose flour instead of bread flour, but note that you may need to mix more or add a couple of extra folds to strengthen the dough.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eaeaea\">\n<h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Are sourdough baguettes vegan?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eaeaea\">\n<h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">What is the difference between a french baguette and a sourdough baguette?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Most French baguettes use instant yeast, whereas a sourdough baguette uses natural yeast and has a longer fermentation. Sourdough baguettes in France are knows as baguettes au levain. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eaeaea\">\n<h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Why did my baguette burst?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Your baguette may split or burst on the sides if they\u2019re not shaped properly (seam isn\u2019t sealed) or if they\u2019re not scored enough.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eaeaea\">\n<h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Why are my baguettes dense?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>It\u2019s possible they\u2019re underproofed, needed more steam in the oven, or added too much flour during shaping.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eaeaea\">\n<h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">How do I get an open crumb on baguettes?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>This 70% hydration recipe uses slightly less water than some baguette recipes so they\u2019re easier to shape. This can result in a less open crumb, so you can gradually increase the hydration to get a more ciabatta-like interior.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also want to ensure the baguettes proof long enough and get plenty of steam during baking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" alt=\"Sliced sourdough baguette with crumb and a bread knife.\" class=\"wp-image-12444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sliced-sourdough-baguette-with-a-bread-knife.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sliced-sourdough-baguette-with-a-bread-knife.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sliced-sourdough-baguette-with-a-bread-knife.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sliced-sourdough-baguette-with-a-bread-knife.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sliced-sourdough-baguette-with-a-bread-knife.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sliced-sourdough-baguette-with-a-bread-knife.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sliced-sourdough-baguette-with-a-bread-knife.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sliced-sourdough-baguette-with-a-bread-knife.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sliced-sourdough-baguette-with-a-bread-knife.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sliced-sourdough-baguette-with-a-bread-knife.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Sliced sourdough baguette with crumb and a bread knife.\" class=\"wp-image-12444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sliced-sourdough-baguette-with-a-bread-knife.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sliced-sourdough-baguette-with-a-bread-knife.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sliced-sourdough-baguette-with-a-bread-knife.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sliced-sourdough-baguette-with-a-bread-knife.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sliced-sourdough-baguette-with-a-bread-knife.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sliced-sourdough-baguette-with-a-bread-knife.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sliced-sourdough-baguette-with-a-bread-knife.jpg?resize=850%2C1275&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sliced-sourdough-baguette-with-a-bread-knife.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"other-bread-recipes-you-might-like\">Other Bread Recipes You Might Like:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-post-carousel uagb-post-grid  uagb-post__image-position-top uagb-post__image-enabled uagb-block-4c263a8b     uagb-post__arrow-outside uagb-slick-carousel uagb-post__items uagb-post__columns-2 is-carousel uagb-post__columns-tablet-2 uagb-post__columns-mobile-1 uagb-post__carousel_equal-height\" data-total=\"6\" style=\"\">\n<article class=\"uagb-post__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"uagb-post__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-cinnamon-raisin-english-muffins\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Plate with a sourdough cinanmon raisin english muffin sliced open with butter and a butter knife, cinnamon sticks, raisins, and english muffins to the side.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sourdough-cinnamon-raisin-english-muffins.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sourdough-cinnamon-raisin-english-muffins.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sourdough-cinnamon-raisin-english-muffins.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sourdough-cinnamon-raisin-english-muffins.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sourdough-cinnamon-raisin-english-muffins.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sourdough-cinnamon-raisin-english-muffins.jpg?resize=850%2C567&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sourdough-cinnamon-raisin-english-muffins.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sourdough-cinnamon-raisin-english-muffins.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sourdough-cinnamon-raisin-english-muffins.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sourdough-cinnamon-raisin-english-muffins.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Plate with a sourdough cinanmon raisin english muffin sliced open with butter and a butter knife, cinnamon sticks, raisins, and english muffins to the side.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sourdough-cinnamon-raisin-english-muffins.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sourdough-cinnamon-raisin-english-muffins.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sourdough-cinnamon-raisin-english-muffins.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sourdough-cinnamon-raisin-english-muffins.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sourdough-cinnamon-raisin-english-muffins.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sourdough-cinnamon-raisin-english-muffins.jpg?resize=850%2C567&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sourdough-cinnamon-raisin-english-muffins.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sourdough-cinnamon-raisin-english-muffins.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"uagb-post__title uagb-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-cinnamon-raisin-english-muffins\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Sourdough Cinnamon Raisin English Muffins<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2025-03-14T08:42:29-04:00\" class=\"uagb-post__date\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dashicons-calendar dashicons\"\/>\t\t\t\t\tMarch 14, 2025\t\t\t\t<\/time><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tSourdough Cinnamon Raisin English Muffins are fluffy with plump raisins, warm cinnamon, and are sweetened\u2026\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"uagb-post__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"uagb-post__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/einkorn-sourdough-sandwich-bread\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Slices of einkorn sourdough sandwich bread spread out and one has butter on it.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sliced-einkorn-sourdough-sandwich-bread.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sliced-einkorn-sourdough-sandwich-bread.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sliced-einkorn-sourdough-sandwich-bread.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sliced-einkorn-sourdough-sandwich-bread.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sliced-einkorn-sourdough-sandwich-bread.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sliced-einkorn-sourdough-sandwich-bread.jpg?resize=850%2C567&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sliced-einkorn-sourdough-sandwich-bread.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sliced-einkorn-sourdough-sandwich-bread.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sliced-einkorn-sourdough-sandwich-bread.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sliced-einkorn-sourdough-sandwich-bread.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Slices of einkorn sourdough sandwich bread spread out and one has butter on it.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sliced-einkorn-sourdough-sandwich-bread.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sliced-einkorn-sourdough-sandwich-bread.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sliced-einkorn-sourdough-sandwich-bread.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sliced-einkorn-sourdough-sandwich-bread.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sliced-einkorn-sourdough-sandwich-bread.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sliced-einkorn-sourdough-sandwich-bread.jpg?resize=850%2C567&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sliced-einkorn-sourdough-sandwich-bread.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sliced-einkorn-sourdough-sandwich-bread.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"uagb-post__title uagb-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/einkorn-sourdough-sandwich-bread\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Einkorn Sourdough Sandwich Bread<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2025-02-27T08:38:03-05:00\" class=\"uagb-post__date\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dashicons-calendar dashicons\"\/>\t\t\t\t\tFebruary 27, 2025\t\t\t\t<\/time><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tThis 100% Einkorn Sourdough Sandwich Bread recipe is easy to make, hearty, and stays soft\u2026\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"uagb-post__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"uagb-post__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-maple-pecan-sticky-buns\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Sourdough maple pecan sticky bun on a plate with a fork.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sourdough-Sticky-Buns-with-Maple-and-Pecans.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sourdough-Sticky-Buns-with-Maple-and-Pecans.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sourdough-Sticky-Buns-with-Maple-and-Pecans.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sourdough-Sticky-Buns-with-Maple-and-Pecans.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sourdough-Sticky-Buns-with-Maple-and-Pecans.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sourdough-Sticky-Buns-with-Maple-and-Pecans.jpg?resize=850%2C567&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sourdough-Sticky-Buns-with-Maple-and-Pecans.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sourdough-Sticky-Buns-with-Maple-and-Pecans.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sourdough-Sticky-Buns-with-Maple-and-Pecans.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sourdough-Sticky-Buns-with-Maple-and-Pecans.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Sourdough maple pecan sticky bun on a plate with a fork.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sourdough-Sticky-Buns-with-Maple-and-Pecans.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sourdough-Sticky-Buns-with-Maple-and-Pecans.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sourdough-Sticky-Buns-with-Maple-and-Pecans.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sourdough-Sticky-Buns-with-Maple-and-Pecans.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sourdough-Sticky-Buns-with-Maple-and-Pecans.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sourdough-Sticky-Buns-with-Maple-and-Pecans.jpg?resize=850%2C567&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sourdough-Sticky-Buns-with-Maple-and-Pecans.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sourdough-Sticky-Buns-with-Maple-and-Pecans.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"uagb-post__title uagb-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-maple-pecan-sticky-buns\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Sourdough Maple Pecan Sticky Buns<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2024-11-21T13:43:20-05:00\" class=\"uagb-post__date\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dashicons-calendar dashicons\"\/>\t\t\t\t\tNovember 21, 2024\t\t\t\t<\/time><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tMade with brioche dough, these homemade Sourdough Sticky Buns have a pull-apart texture with a\u2026\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"uagb-post__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"uagb-post__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-pumpkin-cinnamon-rolls\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Sourdough pumpkin cinnamon roll with chai cream cheese frosting on a plate with a fork and bite taken out.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Sourdough-Pumpkin-Cinnamon-Rolls-with-Chai-Cream-Cheese-Frosting.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Sourdough-Pumpkin-Cinnamon-Rolls-with-Chai-Cream-Cheese-Frosting.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Sourdough-Pumpkin-Cinnamon-Rolls-with-Chai-Cream-Cheese-Frosting.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Sourdough-Pumpkin-Cinnamon-Rolls-with-Chai-Cream-Cheese-Frosting.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Sourdough-Pumpkin-Cinnamon-Rolls-with-Chai-Cream-Cheese-Frosting.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Sourdough-Pumpkin-Cinnamon-Rolls-with-Chai-Cream-Cheese-Frosting.jpg?resize=850%2C567&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Sourdough-Pumpkin-Cinnamon-Rolls-with-Chai-Cream-Cheese-Frosting.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Sourdough-Pumpkin-Cinnamon-Rolls-with-Chai-Cream-Cheese-Frosting.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Sourdough-Pumpkin-Cinnamon-Rolls-with-Chai-Cream-Cheese-Frosting.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Sourdough-Pumpkin-Cinnamon-Rolls-with-Chai-Cream-Cheese-Frosting.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Sourdough pumpkin cinnamon roll with chai cream cheese frosting on a plate with a fork and bite taken out.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Sourdough-Pumpkin-Cinnamon-Rolls-with-Chai-Cream-Cheese-Frosting.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Sourdough-Pumpkin-Cinnamon-Rolls-with-Chai-Cream-Cheese-Frosting.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Sourdough-Pumpkin-Cinnamon-Rolls-with-Chai-Cream-Cheese-Frosting.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Sourdough-Pumpkin-Cinnamon-Rolls-with-Chai-Cream-Cheese-Frosting.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Sourdough-Pumpkin-Cinnamon-Rolls-with-Chai-Cream-Cheese-Frosting.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Sourdough-Pumpkin-Cinnamon-Rolls-with-Chai-Cream-Cheese-Frosting.jpg?resize=850%2C567&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Sourdough-Pumpkin-Cinnamon-Rolls-with-Chai-Cream-Cheese-Frosting.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Sourdough-Pumpkin-Cinnamon-Rolls-with-Chai-Cream-Cheese-Frosting.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"uagb-post__title uagb-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-pumpkin-cinnamon-rolls\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Sourdough Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Chai Cream Cheese Frosting<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2024-10-29T10:29:49-04:00\" class=\"uagb-post__date\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dashicons-calendar dashicons\"\/>\t\t\t\t\tOctober 29, 2024\t\t\t\t<\/time><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tMade with real pumpkin, these Sourdough Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls have a pull-apart texture and topped\u2026\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"uagb-post__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"uagb-post__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-breadsticks\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Sourdough breadsticks wrapped in towel with marinara sauce.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sourdough-breadsticks-copycat-olive-garden-recipe.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sourdough-breadsticks-copycat-olive-garden-recipe.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sourdough-breadsticks-copycat-olive-garden-recipe.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sourdough-breadsticks-copycat-olive-garden-recipe.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sourdough-breadsticks-copycat-olive-garden-recipe.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sourdough-breadsticks-copycat-olive-garden-recipe.jpg?resize=850%2C567&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sourdough-breadsticks-copycat-olive-garden-recipe.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sourdough-breadsticks-copycat-olive-garden-recipe.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sourdough-breadsticks-copycat-olive-garden-recipe.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sourdough-breadsticks-copycat-olive-garden-recipe.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Sourdough breadsticks wrapped in towel with marinara sauce.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sourdough-breadsticks-copycat-olive-garden-recipe.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w, 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sourdough-breadsticks-copycat-olive-garden-recipe.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"uagb-post__title uagb-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-breadsticks\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Sourdough Breadsticks<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2024-10-14T20:02:14-04:00\" class=\"uagb-post__date\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dashicons-calendar dashicons\"\/>\t\t\t\t\tOctober 14, 2024\t\t\t\t<\/time><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tThese soft Sourdough Breadsticks are a copycat of the Olive Garden favorites! The easy-to-make homemade\u2026\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"uagb-post__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"uagb-post__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-sweet-potato-dinner-rolls\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Bowl of sourdough sweet potato dinner rolls with sage.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Bowl-of-sourdough-sweet-potato-dinner-rolls.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Bowl-of-sourdough-sweet-potato-dinner-rolls.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Bowl-of-sourdough-sweet-potato-dinner-rolls.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, 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decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Bowl-of-sourdough-sweet-potato-dinner-rolls.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Bowl of sourdough sweet potato dinner rolls with sage.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Bowl-of-sourdough-sweet-potato-dinner-rolls.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Bowl-of-sourdough-sweet-potato-dinner-rolls.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Bowl-of-sourdough-sweet-potato-dinner-rolls.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Bowl-of-sourdough-sweet-potato-dinner-rolls.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Bowl-of-sourdough-sweet-potato-dinner-rolls.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Bowl-of-sourdough-sweet-potato-dinner-rolls.jpg?resize=850%2C567&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Bowl-of-sourdough-sweet-potato-dinner-rolls.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Bowl-of-sourdough-sweet-potato-dinner-rolls.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"uagb-post__title uagb-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-sweet-potato-dinner-rolls\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Sourdough Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2024-10-04T14:10:28-04:00\" class=\"uagb-post__date\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dashicons-calendar dashicons\"\/>\t\t\t\t\tOctober 4, 2024\t\t\t\t<\/time><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tThese insanely soft Sourdough Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls are the perfect addition to your holiday\u2026\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/article><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-box ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-327fa044-35e6-4b40-a2ff-d3b1f1ac8a8b\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-bff168cb-9b24-4d39-9dc5-b705f6c651e6\">\u2b50\ufe0f <strong>Did You Make This Recipe?<\/strong> \u2b50\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Leave a star review and\/or comment below!<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Tag me on Instagram or Facebook @SourdoughBrandon or PIN this recipe on Pinterest to come back to it later!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-12457\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container aligncenter\" data-recipe-id=\"12457\" data-servings=\"4\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-compact-edit-1\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Sourdough Baguettes<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Learn how to make homemade Sourdough Baguettes with this detailed step-by-step recipe! They have a crispy and crunchy crust with a chewy, light, and soft interior.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">For more tips, details, and photos, follow the guide above that includes step-by-step instructions.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-top-bottom wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-days wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-days\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> day<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-days wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-days\" aria-hidden=\"true\">d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">25<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-days wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-days\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> day<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-days wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-days\" aria-hidden=\"true\">d<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">25<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Yield or Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-12457 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"12457\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">baguettes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"4\" data-recipe=\"12457\" style=\"background-color: #333333;color: #ffffff;\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 1x\">1x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"4\" data-recipe=\"12457\" style=\"background-color: #333333;color: #ffffff;border-left: 1px solid #333333;\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"4\" data-recipe=\"12457\" style=\"background-color: #333333;color: #ffffff;border-left: 1px solid #333333;\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><\/p>\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-139337401\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-139337401\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"width: 40px;height: 20px;margin-top: -10px;background-color: #cccccc;border-radius: 10px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"margin-left: 50px;\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-12457-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"12457\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-12457-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Make the Levain:<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">In a clean jar, mix the sourdough starter, bread flour, and water for the levain.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Cover and set in a warm location (between 75-80\u00baF) for about 4-5 hours until doubled and bubbly.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\"><em>Alternatively, skip making a levain and use <span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">90 grams<\/span> of active sourdough starter below.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-12457-5\" data-separator=\", \" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">30 grams Sourdough Starter, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-12457-9\" data-separator=\", \" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">30 grams Water, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-12457-12\" data-separator=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">30 grams Bread Flour<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-12457-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Autolyse:<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">About an hour before the levain is ready, mix together the bread flour and warm water in a mixing bowl.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Make a well in the center of the flour and pour in the warm water. Use a dough whisk or your hands to mix together the flour and water just until it comes together.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Cover and rest in a warm location for an hour.<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-12457-0\" data-separator=\", \" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">400 grams Bread Flour, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-12457-4\" data-separator=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">270 grams Warm Water<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-12457-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Add Levain, Salt, and Mix:<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Add all of the levain into the bowl and dimple it into the dough. Then, stretch and fold the dough for a few minutes to incorporate.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Cover and rest in a warm location for 30 minutes.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Sprinkle the salt on top. Dimple into the dough with your fingertips. Stretch and fold the dough for about 5 until thoroughly mixed and the salt dissolves.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Cover and rest in a warm location for 30 minutes.<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-12457-11\" data-separator=\", \" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Levain, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-12457-3\" data-separator=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">8 grams Sea Salt<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-12457-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Bulk Fermentation &amp; Folds:<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">At 78\u00baF (26\u00baC), bulk fermentation typically takes about <strong>5 hours<\/strong>.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">During bulk fermentation, perform 4 or 5 sets of stretch and folds, spaced 30 minutes apart. Add more folds if the dough still seems very slack after the last set. Rest for the remainder of bulk fermentation.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">At the end of bulk fermentation, the dough should be smooth, feel full of air, have visible bubbles, and jiggle if shaken. The dough should rise about 75%.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-12457-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Cold Overnight Proof:<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Place the covered dough into a refrigerator to proof overnight and for up a day.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-12457-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Pre-shape &amp; Shape:<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Lightly flour the top of the dough and the counter. Gently loosen the dough from the sides of the mixing bowl and turn the dough out onto the counter.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Divide the dough into four equal-sized pieces by weight. Mine are typically around 185g each.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">To pre-shape, press each piece of dough into a square. Then, roll it up into a cylinder and rest seam-side down for 30 minutes.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">To shape, I recommend reading the detailed guide above with visuals.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Turn the dough over and pat into a rectangle. Fold the top half of dough to the center, rotate 180\u00ba and repeat on the other side to create a seam. Seal with the palm of your hand and pinch the seam together.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Roll the dough into a 14&#8243; tapered log with the ends thinner than the middle. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-12457-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Final Proof:<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Lightly flour a baker\u2019s couche or towels. Lay the couche on an upside-down sheet pan if you&#8217;d like to proof in the oven or a warm location so you can move them easily.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Fold one side of the couche under to create a bumper and place a shaped baguette seam-side up beside of it. Fold a 1-inch tall pleat beside of the baguette to separate and hold the baguette. Then, repeat with the remaining baguettes and couche.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Cover with a tea towel and proof for 1 \u00bd to 2 hours or until the baguettes expand, feel puffy, and pass the finger poke test with a slight impression.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-12457-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Score &amp; Bake:<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">About 30 minutes before the end of proofing, place an empty cast-iron skillet on the bottom rack of your oven and preheat it to 450\u00baF (232\u00baC).<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Boil a cup of water on a stovetop or tea kettle and keep it nearby before baking.*<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Use a lightly floured baguette transfer peel to gently flip one sourdough baguette at a time from the couche to the transfer peel (seam-side down now).<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Then, slide the baguette off onto your bread steel and repeat with the remaining baguettes so you have four on the bread steel (see guide above for method using a baker&#8217;s peel for a preheated bread stone).<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">To score, use a curved bread lame to make four long cuts down the length of the baguette. They should overlap by about a third (see images in guide).<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Place the bread steel with the sourdough baguettes into the oven.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Pour the cup of hot water set aside into your preheated cast-iron skillet to create lots of steam and immediately shut the door to trap the steam.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the baguettes are deep golden brown. When done, the baguettes should feel light and sound hollow if tapped on the bottom.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Remove from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\">\n<ul>\n<li>*There are many methods of steaming your oven, including using lava rocks in a cast-iron skillet, tea towels in pans, and my method above. Use what you\u2019re comfortable with, but be careful to not get water onto your oven door as it can crack or break. Always use heat-proof gloves to protect yourself.<\/li>\n<li>Try to keep the dough at a constant, warm temperature (between 75-80\u00baF) as much as possible throughout fermentation. I use the <a title=\"Bread Proofer\" href=\"https:\/\/brodandtaylor.com\/pages\/_go_\/folding-proofer?ref=3046:316599\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\">Br\u00f8d and Taylor bread proofer<\/a> to keep my dough at a constant 78\u00baF. If your dough and environment are cooler, bulk fermentation will take longer. Conversely, in warmer conditions, the dough will ferment faster.<\/li>\n<li>Read my <a title=\"How to make sourdough baguettes\" href=\"#how-to-make-sourdough-baguettes\">guide above<\/a> for a detailed walkthrough with photos and videos for shaping, scoring, and baking this bread.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-call-to-action wprm-call-to-action-simple\" style=\"color: #333333;margin: 0px;padding-top: 10px;padding-bottom: 10px;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-call-to-action-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g><path fill=\"#333333\" d=\"M12.712,1.942l2.969,6.015l6.638,0.965c0.651,0.095,0.911,0.895,0.44,1.354l-4.804,4.682l1.134,6.612c0.111,0.649-0.57,1.143-1.152,0.837L12,19.286l-5.938,3.122C5.48,22.714,4.799,22.219,4.91,21.57l1.134-6.612l-4.804-4.682c-0.471-0.459-0.211-1.26,0.44-1.354l6.638-0.965l2.969-6.015C11.579,1.352,12.421,1.352,12.712,1.942z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-call-to-action-text-container\"><span class=\"wprm-call-to-action-text\">Rate the recipe above, comment, and follow\/mention <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sourdoughbrandon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"color: #3498db\">@sourdoughbrandon<\/a> on Instagram &amp; Facebook<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 1 --><\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This post may contain affiliate links for products and ingredients I use and recommend. 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