Divide Pre-shape
30 minDivide dough pre-shape rounds rest 20 min bench.
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Divide dough pre-shape rounds rest 20 min bench.
Letter fold elongate taper ends for baguette shape.
Final proof seam down on couche or perforated pan.
Transfer score bake with strong steam until deep amber.
Best practices for baguette shaping.
Pleats support shape — skip pleats loaf spreads flat.
Baguettes stale fast — bake day of eating.
Stop immediately if safety conditions change or equipment fails.