CRUSTY BREAD / BAGUETTE

Applications

Welcome to the vast world of crusty bread!

Characterized by its delightful crust and unique texture, crusty bread is a beloved staple in many countries around the world.

Elevate Your Crusty Bread

We're passionate about the art of baking exceptional breads and baguettes. Our specialized formulations are designed to support you throughout the baking process, helping you achieve consistently great results with each loaf. By leveraging premium ingredients, we optimize fermentation to enhance the flavor and texture of your breads, so you can deliver a perfect crusty loaf every time.

Characteristics

Simple recipe

with flour and water, salt and yeast or sourdough as the basic ingredients.
Fast production process

including 1 to 3 hours’ fermentation.
Short product life for the consumer

as the crumb dries out relatively quickly, these loaves are designed to be consumed with a short space of time.

Challenges

1

Crumb Baking

Problems can arise due to the loaf’s volume affecting even baking
2

Excessive Browning

Over-browning of the crust can occur if baking time extends too long
3

Crust Deshydration

Excessive deshydration can lead to an overly dry crust
4

Rapid Staling

Crusty bread may stale quickly, impacting freshness and texture

Solutions

Expertise Baking with Lesaffre :
we assist bakers with this challenging task by offering a range of solutions, including yeasts, sourdoughs, bread improvers, and premixes, to achieve optimal results