Jennifer, I don't think it's necessary. The high temp. seems to bake off the team pretty readily. However, just to be sure, it wouldn't hurt to open the oven door very briefly about 15 minutes in; if there was any steam remaining at that point it would readily escape, leaving your baguettes 10 minutes or so to finish without steam. Good luck!! PJH
June 5, 2017 at 12:49pm
In reply to PJ, At what point in the baking should I open the oven briefly… by Jennifer Balke (not verified)