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French Baguettes

Prep Time

30 min

Servings

2

Cook Time

25 min

BreadsHard

French Baguettes

Crispy, chewy classic French bread with a golden crust.

1Ingredients

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2
  • 3 1/2 cups bread flour
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp instant yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water

2Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix all ingredients until shaggy dough forms.

  2. 2

    Knead 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Rise 1-2 hours until doubled.

  4. 4

    Divide in half; shape into long loaves.

  5. 5

    Rise 45 minutes on floured cloth.

  6. 6

    Score tops; bake at 475°F with steam for 20-25 minutes.

Baker's Tips

  • •Steam creates crispy crust - add ice cubes to hot pan
  • •Score with quick, confident slashes