Making baguette

Asked on 1 Oct 2020 by Angie

Hi Lindsey
I’m having trouble making a bread baguette!
It spreads out and doesn’t rise properly! I have used
A baguette mould to make the second and final rise,
But it still spreads out!
I would be grateful for any tips.
Many thanks Angela

Lindsey, Food Editor replied

Hello Angela,

I’m not sure from your post if you’re asking about Delia’s recipe or another? We make a simple version of a baguette which we show in the cookery school….

Lesson 2. White Breads

Kind regards

Lindsey

Angie replied

Hi Lindsey

Thank you for getting back to me so quickly! and for the link to Delia's bread making video.
Yes I was talking about the video! Delia shows how to make baguettes with the same bread dough but it still spread out! I have tried it a couple of times and
It still spreads out!
Kindest regards Angela

Lindsey, Food Editor replied

Hello Angela,

Our French Bread are a simple version of the classic. If you want a narrower stick, I’d divide the dough into three and bake the third on a separate sheet or shape and bake it after the first two.

Kind regards

Lindsey