Baguettes
Wrap whole baguettes in foil, heat, and serve warm with olive oil.
This classic French loaf is a light yeast bread made with water instead of milk, then
formed into a long, narrow, cylindrical loaf. Brushing the loaf with water during the baking
process creates the characteristic crisp, golden-brown crust.
Varieties
Baguettes are available in whole-wheat or traditional white versions. Demi-baguettes and
ficelle are smaller versions of the classic long bread.
Buying and storing tips
Buy baguettes in the bakery section of most natural food and grocery stores. Choose the whole-grain variety whenever possible. Store in a paper or
plastic bag at room temperature, and use within a day.
Availability
Baguettes are available year-round.
Preparation, uses, and tips
Wrap whole baguettes in foil, heat, and serve warm with
butter or olive oil; slice baguettes
partway through into 2-inch (5-cm) segments and sprinkle
garlic, butter, and fresh rosemary into the
slits.
Nutritional Highlights
Baguette, 1 medium slice
Calories: 68
Protein: 2.0g
Carbohydrate: 13g
Total Fat: 0.75g
Fiber: 0.75g
*Good source of: Selenium (8.0mcg)
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular
nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good
source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily
Value.
The information presented in this website is for informational purposes only and was created by a team of U.S. registered dietitians and food experts. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications.
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