Oh, what it is to be French, the Eiffel Tower, Poodles and French Manicures. In all aspects, I really have no clue what it is like to be French, but I do dig their bread. Crusty baguettes that are so soft and irresistable in the middle, there might not be a better bread out there! The evidence for everyone's liking of French baguettes is quite clear, as they're sold commonly in markets all around the world.

Beware though, just because they're everywhere doesn't always mean they'll have the superior taste and lush texture the French intended for. Supermarket baguettes loaded with additives will never live up to the fine quality of a homemade specimen! So today, I'm paying my dues to the French by showing you how to bake a French Baguette using authentic techniques and four simple ingredients.

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