A traditional French bread from King Arthur Flour. "You could make this bread, and no other, for the rest of your baking career, and never feel cheated," they write. "It uses the sponge, or poolish, ...

There's nothing like fresh loaves of thick, crusty country French bread and crackling baquettes. The yeasty, sweet, encompassing smell is almost as satisfying as the taste that follows. Put 1/2 c. of ...