Description
Experience the delightful aroma and taste of homemade crusty French baguettes with this easy recipe. With a perfectly golden-brown crust and a soft, airy interior, these baguettes are perfect for breakfast, elegant gatherings, or simply enjoying with butter. Transform your kitchen into a cozy bakery and impress your family and friends with this timeless classic that’s easier to make than you think.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (500g)
- 1 ½ cups lukewarm water (360ml)
- 2 tsp active dry yeast (7g)
- 2 tsp salt (10g)
- 1 tsp sugar (4g)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt on one side and yeast and sugar on the other. Pour lukewarm water into the center and mix until combined.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Punch down the dough gently, divide it into two pieces, and shape each into long baguettes.
- Place shaped baguettes on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover again, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Make diagonal cuts on top of each baguette before baking for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, mix in fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme. You can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a different texture.