Baguettes

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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.

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.

Varieties

Baguettes are available in whole-wheat or traditional white versions. Demi-baguettes and ficelle are smaller versions of the classic long bread.

Nutrition 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.