Today’s after school snack…
the chocolate -stuffed- baguette.
It may not sound all that special,
chocolate, butter, bread
but let me assure you,
it is the BEST THING EVER
just ask my two very happy children:)
A store bought baguette would have been just fine,
but I decided to give baguette making another try.
I really enjoy making bread, but my baguettes have never been very good.
I searched the internet for tips, ideas, and recipes,
and I found IT
the recipe
don’t be scared by the title
4 Hour baguette
from Saveur
yes, it does take patience
but it’s not hard at all.
Most of the time is spent during the several rises.
If you are going to make baguettes,
I beg you,
use this recipe.
My bread turned out perfectly
{well okay one looks more like a snake, but Stella shaped that one}
While absolutely delicious completely on it’s own,
stuffed with a bit of butter and chocolate,
it is pure heaven.
Simply take a warm baguette
divide it into four sections
make a small slice in the middle of each section {on the side and not the top}
spread in just a small bit of butter
and 2 squares of dark chocolate {at least 70% cocoa}
3 simple ingredients have never tasted better
and the kids…
I don’t think they’ll ask for cookies or chips anytime soon
not with another two baguettes waiting.
Enjoy!
About Heather @French Press
My french grandmother used to make a after school snack simular to this. She would sandwich a piece of hershey’s chocolate between slices of wonder bread and toast it in the oven for a couple of minutes. It was heaven on earth!
it truly is!
What tasty chocolate treats!
Heather, you are the smartest person in the world right now! Love this idea!
Quite the compliment Joan:) thanks
A baguette stuffed with chocolate?! Oh my goodness, Heather. I’m putting on my fat pants right this second and would like three baguettes delivered ASAP!
Anything for you:) hope to see you Saturday
Chocolate stuffed INTO bread?! Best idea ever =)
I happen to agree with you 100%
I definitely need to try this baguette recipe! And chocolate stuffed inside? Count me in! I’d love to have you come and share at Taste and Tell Thursdays!
thanks so much for the invite
Oh Heather, this look divine! I would think baguettes would be hard-I haven’t baked much bread. But I’m going to have to bake bread after looking at these gorgeous photos!
they’re really not hard – they just take time
Oh man, I wish I’d never seen this. It’s too easy Heather! Well, the chocolate. I want to try making the baguette too!
the baguettes are easy too – and SO much better right from the oven
Looks insanely delicious!!