Tesco Value 2 Pack Baguettes

I wasn't expecting much when I picked up this twin pack of Tesco Value Part Baked Baguettes but when I saw they were only 39p I decided to make them my latest Tesco Value experiment. I can honestly say these are one of the gems of the range. You simply brush these baguettes with a little cold water and bake in a pre-heated oven for 10 minutes. By then they will have cooked through and turned a golden brown, but if you like your crust darker just cook them for a further two minutes. Slicing through the crispy crust you'll come to fluffy white bread that is beautifully soft and stodgy as all warm bread should be. Spread this with a good quality ...

There's something so comforting about the smell of freshly baked bread. I love walking into Tesco and smelling the sweet warm dough, mmm. A freshly baked Tesco 'French' loaf style baguette is around 60p and a bit more if you go for their Finest range. The problem I find is that when they're in the store I don't actually want or need one, but then when I go there especially for one they never have any. Typical. Tesco's own brand baguettes are part baked which means you can take them home and pop them in the over whenever you feel like one. The best before date is usually quite good so you have a good few weeks to use them up. A packet of two comes in plastic ...

I have been buying these Tesco Value Part Baked Baguettes for a few months now, after I spotted them in Tesco's whilst shopping. They cost 50p for two baguettes then, but have now been reduced to 39p, which is even better value, as they keep for a while and can also be frozen, which is what I have done with them. The packaging information recommends freezing them on the day of purchase, and defrosting for a minimum of two hours in the refrigerator. My husband and I enjoy making homemade soups, and often use these baguettes to make garlic and herb bread to accompany the soup. This makes enough for two large portions or four smaller ones. It's also lovely with ...