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Grain Baguette

Author: Natalya Syanova
133kcal
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Prep 1 hour 45 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Total 18 hours 5 minutes
A nutty, textured take on the classic French baguette. This recipe uses a "soaker" for the grains and a long cold fermentation to create a crisp crust and a soft, open crumb.
Servings 7 baguettes

Ingredients

Grain Pre-treatment (Soaker)
  • 25 g white sesame
  • 25 g black sesame
  • 25 g flaxseeds
  • 25 g millet
  • 25 g pumpkin seeds
  • 125 g water
Levain (Build Night Before)
  • 75 g bread flour
  • 75 g water
  • 10 g active sourdough starter
Final Dough
  • 1000 g French flour (Tradition T65)
  • 650 g water (A)
  • 21 g baking salt
  • 7 g fresh yeast (or 2.3g dry instant yeast)
  • 150 g liquid levain (from build above)
  • 50 g water (B)
  • 250 g pre-treated grains (the prepared soaker)

Method

The Night Before
  1. Grains: Roast all grains at 175°C (350°F) for 20 mins. Soak in the 125g water, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
  2. Levain: Dissolve starter in water, add flour, and mix. Let sit at 74-78°F until doubled or tripled.
Mixing & Autolyse
  1. Combine T65 flour and Water A. Mix for 3 mins at medium speed.
  2. Let rest (autolyse) for 60 mins at 23-24°C (73-75°F).
Final Dough & Fermentation
  1. Add salt, yeast, and levain to the dough. Mix 5 mins (medium speed), then 2 mins (medium-high).
  2. Add Water B (bassinage) until absorbed, then fold in the pre-treated grains.
  3. Ferment for 45 mins at room temp. Perform one gentle fold, then refrigerate for 15 hours at 3°C (37°F).
Shaping & Baking
  1. Let dough sit at room temp for 1 hour. Divide into 290g portions and pre-shape into ovals; rest 30 mins.
  2. Shape into baguettes (35-40cm) and place on a floured couche. Proof for 60 mins.
  3. Preheat oven to 250°C (480°F). Score one long slash and bake with steam for 10 mins, then 10 mins without.

Nutrition

Calories133kcalCarbohydrates14gProtein5gFat7gSaturated Fat1gPolyunsaturated Fat3gMonounsaturated Fat2gTrans Fat0.003gSodium9mgPotassium115mgFiber3gSugar0.2gVitamin A1IUVitamin C0.1mgCalcium86mgIron2mg

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