Description
A delightful homemade baguette with a crispy crust and soft, airy interior, perfect for pairing with meals or enjoyed on its own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar. In a separate bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 2 equal pieces. Shape each into a long loaf.
- Place the loaves on a baking sheet lined with parchment and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Make diagonal slashes on top of the loaves with a sharp knife.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
For a crustier exterior, place a pan with water in the oven while baking. Store baguettes at room temperature, wrapped in a clean towel, for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 70 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg