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French Baguette

Discover the Joy of Homemade French Baguette Perfection

Experience the delight of crafting a French Baguette with a crispy crust and soft, chewy center in your own kitchen.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
First Rise 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 3 baguettes
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: French
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar optional
  • 2.25 teaspoons instant yeast or active dry yeast
  • 1.5 cups lukewarm water for hydration
Optional Toppings/Dusting
  • 1 cup cornmeal or semolina flour for dusting
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking stone or steel
  • wire rack
  • Sharp knife or razor blade

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar.
  2. Add instant yeast directly or dissolve active dry yeast in lukewarm water first.
  3. Gradually pour in water while mixing until a shaggy dough forms, cohesive yet slightly sticky, around 3-4 minutes.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the kneaded dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it and let it rise for 1.5 to 2 hours until doubled in size.
  6. Gently punch down the dough, divide it into three pieces, and shape each into logs about 10-12 inches long.
  7. Let shaped logs proof on a floured towel or parchment paper for 15 minutes.
  8. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with a baking stone for at least 30 minutes.
  9. Score the tops of each loaf with 3-4 diagonal slashes.
  10. Bake the loaves for 20-25 minutes, pouring hot water into a tray for steam during baking.
  11. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1baguetteCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 6gFat: 2gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gCalcium: 1mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Ensure to create steam in the oven and measure ingredients accurately for best results.

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