🥖 Authentic French Baguette – Bake Like a Pro! 🇫🇷✨
Golden, crispy on the outside, soft and airy on the inside—this classic French baguette is perfect for sandwiches, dipping, or enjoying with butter!
Ingredients
• 3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp (9g) salt
• 1 tsp (4g) sugar
• 1 packet (7g) instant yeast
• 1 ¼ cups (300ml) warm water
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the dough – In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, sugar, and yeast. Gradually add warm water, mixing until a rough dough forms.
2️⃣ Knead – Transfer to a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3️⃣ First Rise – Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
4️⃣ Shape the baguettes – Divide the dough into 2-3 pieces. Roll each into a long baguette shape and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
5️⃣ Second Rise – Cover and let the shaped baguettes rise for 30 minutes.
6️⃣ Preheat & Score – Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Using a sharp knife or lame, score the tops with diagonal slashes.
7️⃣ Bake with steam – Place a small oven-safe dish of water on the lower rack for steam (this creates a crisp crust). Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
8️⃣ Cool & Enjoy! – Let the baguettes cool before slicing. Serve warm with butter, jam, or cheese! 🧈🧀
🥖 Pro Tip: For extra crunch, mist the baguettes with water before baking!
Bon appétit! 🇫🇷✨