Poitevin twist (Slideshow version)

Poitevin twist : Photo of step #26

Overview:

This short baguette, from the Poitou region of western France is soft-textured, made with walnuts, walnut oil and goat's cheese.

As the name suggests, the bread is twisted, rather than slashed, just before it goes into the oven.

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