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Homemade Baguette

French Baguette with crispy and golden crust. Nothing beats hot-off-the-oven baguettes to accompany a family meal. This is a fail-proof baguette recipe!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 55 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 284 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

Poolish
  • ½ cup water plus 3 tablespoons
  • 1 pinch instant yeast
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Dough:
  • ½ cup water plus 3 tablespoons
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 + 1/8 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

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  1. The night before, dissolve the yeast in the water for the Poolish, then mix in the all-purpose flour. Cover and let it ferment at room temperature for 12-16 hours, or overnight. Once the Poolish has bubbles breaking on the surface and has started to wrinkle, it’s ready.
  2. Transfer the Poolish to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Add water, salt, yeast, and all-purpose flour, and knead the dough on slow speed for 2-3 minutes. Cover and let it rise for two hours, performing a stretch-and-fold at the one-hour mark.
  3. Divide the dough into three equal pieces. Cover and let them rest for about 20 minutes. Shape each piece into a baguette about 12 inches long, then cover and let them rise for 60 to 90 minutes.
  4. Score the baguettes and bake in a preheated oven at 450°F (232°C). Place a tray of water below the baguettes while baking to create steam in the oven. Bake for about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven, let cool, and serve.

Notes

  • This Poolish Baguette recipe is adapted from The Fresh Loaf.

Nutrition Information

Serving 6people Calories 284kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 8g (16%) Sodium 391mg (16%) Fiber 2g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 284

% Daily Value*

Serving 6people
Calories 284kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Protein 8g 16%
Sodium 391mg 16%
Fiber 2g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.