La Baguette au Levain

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Final product
Formula

By George, I think I have it! 

Levian

The levian

Rubaud complete

Rubaud Complete 

Preparation

All systems go!

Bulk ferment complete

Bulk ferment complete 

Divide/ Preshape

Divide/ preshape 

Final shape

The final shape 

Finished product

Score/Bake

Crumb

Crumb

Was cold from the refrigerator and unfed. It looked like my 5 PM. Estimate for the initial build would not be met. Levian baguettes was a spur of the moment change up. Using the heated oven saved the bake. That being said, it will be a long, fun night!

 

Turned out well. I gotta get mine less wet. As Tom says with T 65 10gr makes a big difference, it gets sloppy fast. 

Bet those make a great Sammie!

That made the dough very pleasant to work. That being said I wish the AP I have in stock was of a lower protein. I really enjoy making baguette 🥖! 

The quest for making perfect baguettes is very rewarding! Staying in practice is always a prerequisite! Something I need more of! Of all the breads I am most proud of the improvement in my baguette making. Living in the age of the baguette community bake was a great gift!

Will F.