Homemade Baguette
Baking homemade baguettes is a delightful experience that fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. With a golden crust and a soft, airy interior, these baguettes are perfect for sandwiches or enjoyed on their own. Follow this simple recipe to impress your friends and family with fresh, warm bread that elevates any meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups filtered water (warm)
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. In another bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water until bubbly. Mix the yeast mixture into the flour until combined.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the risen dough and divide it into two equal portions, shaping them into long loaves.
- On a floured baking sheet, let the shaped loaves rise again for 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Slash diagonal cuts on top of each loaf and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baguette slice (50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg