Description
This recipe focuses on delivering that iconic crispy crust and airy interior of a French baguette using an efficient, streamlined process. You can achieve bakery-quality results without sacrificing your entire weekend.
Ingredients
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4 cups Bread Flour
1.5 cups Warm Water
2.25 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
1.5 teaspoons Sea Salt
1 teaspoon Honey or Sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the warm water, honey, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 to 7 minutes until it becomes foamy
- Gradually add the bread flour and sea salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for about 5 to 8 minutes until smooth and slightly tacky
- Place the dough back into the bowl and cover it with a damp cloth. Let it rise in a warm place for 45 minutes
- Gently punch the dough down and divide it into two equal portions. Shape into baguettes
- Place shaped loaves on a baking sheet and let them rise for another 20 to 30 minutes
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and score the top of each loaf with diagonal slashes
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until golden brow
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking flour blend with xanthan gum.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 22 mins
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 0.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg