Description
Master the King Arthur Baguette Recipe in your kitchen to bring the soul of a French boulangerie into your home, with a crust so crisp and an airy, chewy interior.
Ingredients
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3 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
1 to 1 1/8 cups Lukewarm Water
1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
1 teaspoon Instant Yeast
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, and salt. Gradually pour in the lukewarm water and mix until a shaggy dough forms
- Let the dough rest for about 20 minutes to fully hydrate
- Knead the dough for about 5 to 7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 1.5 to 2 hours until doubled in size
- Deflate the dough, divide into three pieces, and shape into baguettes
- Let the shaped loaves rise for 45 minutes to an hour
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and score the loaves
- Bake the loaves for 20 to 25 minutes, creating steam in the oven for a crisp crust
- Cool the baguettes on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing
Notes
For heartier baguettes, substitute up to 25% of the white flour with whole wheat flour.
To enhance flavor, consider cold fermentation or adding seeds or herbs.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg