Bakery

French Baguette

Name: French Baguette
Total time: 145 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Bakery
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups bread flour; 1 1/2 cups warm water; 1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast; 2 tsp salt

Crusty and airy traditional French bread.

145 minutes

Serves 8

Snack

Contains common allergens

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Instructions

6 steps

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour, warm water, yeast, and salt. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.

2
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead vigorously for 10-15 minutes until smooth, elastic, and passes the windowpane test.
3
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm, draft-free area for 1 hour, or until doubled in volume.
4
Punch down the dough and divide it into two equal portions. Gently stretch and roll each portion into a long, thin cylinder (about 12-14 inches long).
5
Place the shaped loaves on a lightly floured baker's couche or parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let proof for 45 minutes until noticeably swollen.
6
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) with a shallow pan of water on the bottom rack to create steam. Using a sharp razor or lame, make 3-4 diagonal, shallow slashes across the top of each loaf. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the crust is deep golden brown and the loaves sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.