Baguette

Crackle, not crumb. A thin shatter you can hear.

The loaf

A baguette is a crust delivery system. The point isn't the crumb — it's that thin, glassy shell that shatters when you break it.

The build

flour      high-protein white, 12%
hydration  72%
ferment    24h cold proof for flavor
bake       460°F with steam, 24 min

What to look for

You want a crackle you can hear across the kitchen. Steam for the first ten minutes, then let it go dark golden.