Discover Mark's secrets for baking the perfect baguette -- the foundation for this classic French sandwich, which is layered with buttery goodness, thinly sliced ham, and Gruyère cheese.

You can also dress them with your favorite fruit preserves and add white chocolate ganache. These soft, springy faux baguettes are also the perfect vehicle for your favorite breakfast foods.

The crust of baguettes made with flour milled in a French ... The inner crumb should be a pale cream colour, not a brilliant white, though this might not affect the flavour or the texture.

So bakers yeast, white flour, water ... sandwiches and heartier fillings like roast beef. In the end, baguettes are about that perfect textural contrast and the joy of fresh, homemade bread.

The French baguette is one of the most useful recipes ... Do use a baking stone (£16.39, lakeland.co.uk) – this will give the crust the perfect bite. Do place a medium-sized metal tray on ...