Baguette (The Easiest Recipe)
Baking your own baguette at home is a delightful experience that transforms simple ingredients into a crusty, golden loaf. With a crispy exterior and a soft, airy interior, this easy baguette recipe brings the taste of France to your kitchen. Perfect for sandwiches, alongside soups, or enjoyed fresh with butter, this baguette will impress family and friends alike. Get ready to unleash your inner baker!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour (500g)
- 1 ½ cups warm water (360ml)
- 2 tsp active dry yeast (7g)
- 2 tsp salt (10g)
- 1 tsp sugar (5g)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let it froth for about 5 minutes.
- Add salt and gradually mix in flour until combined to form a shaggy dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm area until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Punch down the dough gently, divide into two pieces, and shape each into long logs (about 14 inches).
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Transfer shaped baguettes to parchment-lined baking sheets. Make slashes on top with a sharp knife.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg