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    Why is it called a baguette?
    Isabeau Skorski
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    The word “baguette” is French for “stick”, which is what this thin loaf looks like. French lore has it that in the 17th century, when husbands or lovers would not honor their commitments, the woman would greet them at the door with a baguette and reportedly beat their man with that hard-crusted loaf!
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    If a baguette is green, what should I do?
    Community Answer
    Throw it away - it's full of mold.
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    What if I have celiac disease?
    Community Answer
    Purchase a gluten-free baguette from your supermarket, or make one at home using GF flour.
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    How do I reheat a baguette?
    Community Answer
    You can put the baguette in an oven or toaster oven until it's reheated to your liking.
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    Why was my baguette already cut open when I opened it?
    Community Answer
    That could just be the way the bakery sells their baguettes.
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    Would it be good with cinnamon and sugar sprinkled on top?
    Community Answer
    Yes, that would be great!
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    Can I eat a day-old baguette without heating?
    KLAMARTI YTT
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    It might not taste as crispy as when it was baked but it is still edible without heat.
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    Can I eat it with soup?
    Community Answer
    Yes. You can dip a baguette in soup if you desire or eat it as a side bread with soup. It can be buttered as well, to accompany soup.
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    How do I pronounce baguette?
    Community Answer
    It's pronounced "ba-GET" with a short "a" as in "bad." If you want to hear it pronounced, search for "how to pronounce baguette."
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    Can one man eat seven baguettes?
    Community Answer
    It's possible, but that's a lot of bread, probably too much for one sitting!
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