Baguette
A long French bread loaf.
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A kitchen guide
Choose your version
Start with the Baguette described here. Confirm its dough or batter, filling and cooking method before choosing a recipe; regional versions can differ.
Prepare for the method
Read the full recipe first. Weigh ingredients, check the required equipment and allow for any resting, rising or chilling stages it specifies.
Follow the food, not just the clock
Use the recipe’s texture and doneness cues alongside its timings. Record changes to ingredients or equipment so the next batch is easier to repeat.
History & tradition
The baguette is part of everyday French life as well as a baking craft. In 2022, UNESCO recognized its artisanal know-how and culture as intangible cultural heritage, highlighting the skills and social customs surrounding the bread.
Also from France
Sources & credits
Photo: Baguette by Nick Thweatt · CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped to fit.
The introductory description and documented history are adapted from the sources below. Community-source adaptations retain CC BY-SA 4.0; wording may be shortened. The practical guide is general guidance, not a tested recipe.
- French cuisine ↗ · Wikipedia contributors · checked 2026-09-09
- Artisanal know-how and culture of baguette bread ↗ · UNESCO · checked 2026-09-09