I could never do an Atkinsesque diet. I love bread. My newest acquisition is baguette pan. A few facts about these loaves; I copied Julia Childs recipe and technique. Technique makes it or breaks it. I cut the salt to one teaspoon. I did not use a bread mixer. Just old fashioned elbow grease. They are truly crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. High cook temperature, spray with water every three minutes for the first 9 minutes. They really do take between 6 and 7 hours to make, if made right. I've made them three times this week. I love my new pan.