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This classic baguette recipe creates a traditional French bread with a crisp golden crust and a light, airy interior. Made with just a few simple ingredients—flour, water, yeast, and salt—this homemade baguette delivers authentic bakery-style flavor and texture. Perfect for sandwiches, soups, appetizers, or served with butter and cheese, freshly baked baguettes are a timeless addition to any meal.

Ingredients

  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour or bread flour

  • 1 ¼ cups warm water

  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar (if using). Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.

  2. Add the flour and salt to the yeast mixture and mix until a dough forms.

  3. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  4. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and allow it to rise for 1–1½ hours or until doubled in size.

  5. Punch down the dough and divide it into 2–3 equal portions.

  6. Shape each portion into a long, thin loaf by rolling and gently stretching the dough.

  7. Place the shaped loaves on a parchment-lined baking sheet or baguette pan.

  8. Cover lightly and let them rise again for 30–45 minutes.

  9. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).

  10. Using a sharp knife or bread lame, make several diagonal slashes across the top of each loaf.

  11. Place a small pan of water on the lower oven rack to create steam.

  12. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the baguettes are deep golden brown and crisp.

  13. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

Creating steam in the oven helps produce the classic crispy baguette crust.Bread flour can provide a slightly chewier texture than all-purpose flour.Allow the baguettes to cool completely before slicing to maintain the airy crumb structure.For deeper flavor, the dough can be refrigerated overnight for slow fermentation.

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