Ficelle (a.k.a. Skinny Baguette)
  1. Mix 200 g bread flour with 200 g water plus ¼ teaspoon instant yeast OR 30 g active sourdough culture to create the poolish.

  2. Allow the poolish to sit covered for six hours at room temperature.

  3. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the poolish with 200 g bread flour, 100 g semolina, 110 g water, 8 g sea salt, and 5 g instant yeast.

  4. Knead on low speed for 7 minutes, then cover and let rest for 30 minutes.

  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and perform a full stretch and fold.

  6. Let the dough rest for another 30 minutes.

  7. Preheat the oven to 465ºF with a baking stone or a half sheet pan inside.

  8. Divide the dough into four pieces and shape each into a rough rectangle, then let rest for 10 minutes.

  9. Shape each piece into a log by elongating the rectangle and folding over the top third.

  10. Pinch the seam and roll the log to elongate it further.

  11. Arrange the logs on a parchment-lined sheet pan, cover with plastic wrap, and let rest for 20 minutes.

  12. Score the logs down the center and bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes.

Course🍚Side Dish

Diets🌱Vegan...

Category🍞Bread

Cuisine🇫🇷French

Occasions🥖Baking📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 1h

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