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Baguette

Baguette is the traditional long and thin loaf of French bread with an exquisite crispy crust that cracks when you squeeze it.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 3 baguettes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: French , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 4 cups high gluten bread flour
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1½ cup warm water
Equipment
  • Perforated baguette loaf pan
  • Razor blade
  • Spray bottle

Instructions

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  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer with the dough hook attached, add the flour and yeast. Stir for 1 minute until yeast is incorporated.
  2. Slowly add water while kneading at slow speed.
  3. After 2 minutes, add salt. Knead for an additional 8 minutes.
  4. Take the dough out of the bowl and divide it in 3 equal portions.
  5. Roll each piece of dough with both hands to form a stick.
  6. Dust each stick with a little flour.
  7. Grease baguette pan by spraying a little oil. Place uncooked baguettes in the pan.
  8. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise for 1 hour.
  9. Using a sharp razor blade or a paring knife, slash the top of each baguette diagonally in four spots. Spray water on the baguettes.
  10. Place water in a skillet or small baking dish on the bottom rack. This produces steam that lets the baguettes rise fully before a crust forms.
  11. Preheat oven to 430F/220C.
  12. Bake the baguettes until golden brown and crisp, about 25 to 30 minutes.