Description
Baguettes are a classic French bread that exude comfort with their golden, crispy crust and soft, airy interior. This easy baguette recipe is perfect for beginners, allowing you to create bakery-quality loaves at home. Whether enjoyed warm with butter or transformed into delicious sandwiches, these baguettes will impress friends and family alike. Follow this simple guide to elevate your baking skills and fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of fresh bread.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F / 43°C)
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the yeast: In a bowl, mix warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Gradually add the yeast mixture while stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Transfer to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let it rise: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Shape the baguettes: Punch down the dough, divide into two pieces, and roll each into logs about 12-14 inches long.
- Final rise & bake: Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet to rise for another 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 450°F (232°C). Make slashes on top and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baguette slice (50g)
- Calories: 127
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg