The great baguette challenge

This all started when Janet and I were exchanging Comments about bread-making. It’s her theory that a good breakmaking machine can produce terrific baguettes, and as the very mention of these delectable edibles sets me off drooling, I started looking into the matter of whether or not I can afford to buy one. (I already know how to make a loaf of bread without a machine – in the laziest way possible. Yesyes: you don’t need to say it …)

During my on-line searching, I came across a truly delightf...