Homemade Baguette
Experience the joy of baking with this easy homemade baguette recipe. With a crispy golden crust and a soft, airy interior, each bite is a delightful treat perfect for any meal. Whether enjoyed fresh with butter or transformed into gourmet sandwiches, this baguette will impress your family and friends. Follow our simple instructions to create this classic French bread that brings warmth and flavor to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast; let it sit until frothy (about 5 minutes).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Pour in the yeast mixture and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise for about 1 hour or until doubled.
- Punch down dough, shape into two baguettes, and let rise for another 30 minutes on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Preheat oven to 475°F; add an empty pan on the bottom rack for steam.
- Bake baguettes for approximately 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on wire racks before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg