Baguette

baguette

Flavor and role

A long French bread with a crisp crust and chewy crumb. Good for dipping in sauce or olive oil.

Typical dishes and uses

Served with gambas al ajillo, bruschetta, banh mi, French toast

Substitutes

Replace with crusty bread such as pain de campagne or ciabatta.

Storage

Best on the day. 1–2 days at room temperature, or slice and freeze for 1 month, then warm in the oven or a pan.

Main countries

France

Used in this book

Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic Prawns)Bánh Mì Thịt Nướng (Grilled Pork Bánh Mì)BouillabaisseSwiss Cheese Fondue (Moitié-Moitié)ChoripánCuban Sandwich (Cubano)French Onion SoupFrench Toast (Pain Perdu)Andalusian GazpachoKaftejiLablabiProvoletaShakshukaAsado Negro Bánh Mì (Venezuelan × Vietnamese)Crackling Roast Pork Bánh Mì (Bánh Mì Heo Quay)Bulgogi Kimchi Bánh MìBánh Mì Rice BowlBifana Bánh Mì (Portuguese × Vietnamese)Marseille Bouillabaisse with Rockfish Broth and Potato RouilleKorean Haemul-tang Bouillabaisse with Gochujang RouillePico de Gallo and Avocado BruschettaBulgogi Cheesesteak with Gochujang MayoSteak Bite Cheese Melt ToastsCanh Chua Seafood Cioppino with Garlic Toast (Vietnamese × Italian-American)Chilaquiles Breakfast Torta with Salsa VerdeChimichurri Steak and Whipped Feta BaguetteParrilla Choripán with Salsa CriollaGochujang Chimichurri Choripán with Buttered Kimchi (Argentine × Korean)Croqueta Skillet DipOvernight Mojo Roast Pork CubanoChar Siu Cubano (Cantonese x Cuban)Rosé Dakbokkeumtang (Gochujang Tomato Cream Chicken)Falafel Banh Mi with Quick Pickles and Sriracha Tahini MayoAmok Moules Marinière with BaguetteCognac Deep-Caramel Onion Soup GratinéeApple Crumble French Toast BakeCuban Black Bean Smash ToastGambas al Ajillo with Prawn-Shell OilThai Lemongrass GambasMacerated Gazpacho with Garlic CroutonsGazpacho Granita Tomato & Burrata SaladKafteji with Kefta and Homemade TabilKhachapuri Baguette BoatsSchabowy Zapiekanka (Polish Street-Food Baguette Melt)Toasted Cumin Lablabi with Harissa Oil and Olive-Oil TunaLablabi Bread Salad with Harissa-Lemon DressingBubbling Lasagna Dip with Garlic BaguetteMarry Me Chicken Baguette MeltFrench Onion Miso SoupThree-Chile Mole Poblano with Plantain and TomatilloMole Chicken Bánh Mì with Pickled Carrot and Daikon (Mexican × Vietnamese)Moules-Frites Mussel Roll with Shoestring FriesPeameal Bacon Bánh Mì (Canadian × Vietnamese)Pernil Bánh Mì (Puerto Rican × Vietnamese)Phở French Dip SandwichPicanha Cheese Steak Sandwich with Green MayoGarlic-Chip Pollo al Ajillo BocadilloProvoleta Rellena with Roasted Pepper and JamónGochujang Honey Provoleta (Argentine × Korean)Seekh Kebab Banh Mi (Pakistani × Vietnamese)Charred Pepper and Merguez Shakshuka, Oven-BakedStegt Flæsk Bánh Mì with Parsley Herb Mayo (Danish × Vietnamese)Crispy Whitebait Caesar SaladChicken Yassa Bánh Mì

Updated 2026-10-10