Sourdough Baguette

Name: Sourdough Baguette
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup active sourdough starter; 1 1/4 cups warm water; 3 1/2 cups bread flour; 2 tsp salt

12 servings40 min prep25 min cookMedium

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Sourdough Baguette

Story updated September 18, 2026

The baguette's standardized long, thin shape became codified in France in the early 20th century, though elongated French breads existed earlier. Combining it with sourdough fermentation reflects a modern artisan-bread revival, since traditional French baguette-making typically uses commercial yeast.

Ingredients

Scale:· 12 servings

1 cup active sourdough starter
1 1/4 cups warm water
3 1/2 cups bread flour
2 tsp salt

Instructions

1Whisk starter and water together, then stir in flour and salt.
2Rest 30 minutes, then perform 3-4 stretch-and-folds over 1.5 hours.
3Bulk ferment 4-5 hours, until puffy.
4Divide into 3 pieces and shape into long thin baguettes.
5Proof 45 minutes, then score diagonally several times.
6Bake at 450°F with steam (a pan of hot water below) for 22-25 minutes, until deep golden.

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