SLOW-RISE BAGUETTES
While it is convenient to be able to make a baguette in one day, if you have time, a long, slow overnight rising produces a more impressive loaf, richer in color with dramatic blistering and complex nutty flavors. Make sure that the plastic wrap covers the loaves completely but is loose enough to allow the baguettes to rise upward.
In step 6, do not let baguettes rise, but refrigerate them overnight or up to 12 hours. Let baguettes sit at room temperature, covered, for 30 minutes to 1 hour while heating baking stone, then bake as directed.