Baguette Recipe
A traditional French bread, known for its crispy crust and chewy interior, perfect for sandwiches or as a side with soups.
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How to Make Baguette
- 1
Combine flour, yeast, and water in a large bowl and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- 2
Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 20 minutes.
- 3
Add salt to the dough and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes by hand.
- 4
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- 5
Gently deflate the dough and divide it into two equal parts.
- 6
Shape each part into a long cylinder and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 7
Cover the loaves with a clean cloth and let them rise again until nearly doubled, about 45 minutes.
- 8
Preheat the oven to 475 degrees Fahrenheit (245 degrees Celsius) and place a pan of water on the bottom rack to create steam.
