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Baguette

Baguette: finished baguette, cut to show the crumb
A long, thin loaf with a crackly crust, scored on the diagonal.

A long, thin loaf of French bread characterized by a crisp crust and large, irregular holes in the crumb. It requires careful shaping and handling to preserve the air bubbles.

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