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Classic French Baguette

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Bake your own warm, golden French baguette with this uncomplicated recipe using just four basic ingredients.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 2 baguettes 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or French-style bread flour)
  • 1 1/2 cups water (cold or slightly warm)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Instructions

  1. Mix flour, water, salt, and yeast in a large bowl until combined.
  2. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until slightly sticky.
  3. Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and let it rest for 1 to 2 hours until puffy.
  4. Tap down the dough, fold a couple of times, and let it rest again.
  5. Shape the dough into baguettes, rolling and stretching gently into long sticks.
  6. Preheat the oven and place a pan at the bottom to create steam.
  7. Bake the baguettes until golden brown and your kitchen smells like a bakery.

Notes

For a crunchy crust, use a baking stone or overturned sheet pan, and don’t skip the steam in the oven.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 1g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg