Easy Baguettes
Discover the joy of artisan-style baking with this foolproof recipe for Easy Baguettes! Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, these French-inspired loaves feature a crispy golden crust and a tender, airy interior. Made with just four simple ingredients—flour, yeast, salt, and water—this recipe keeps things wonderfully straightforward while delivering authentic bakery-quality results. With minimal hands-on prep, a long rise for flavor development, and the secret of steam to achieve that signature crunch, you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to bring a taste of France to your own kitchen. Serve your homemade baguettes warm with butter, as a base for sandwiches, or alongside soups and salads for an elegant touch.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams All-purpose flour
- 10 grams Instant yeast
- 10 grams Salt
- 350 milliliters Warm water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and salt. Mix well to distribute the ingredients evenly.
Gradually add the warm water to the dry mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon or your hands until a rough, sticky dough forms.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it for about 8-10 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Place the kneaded dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
Once risen, punch the dough down gently to release excess air and divide it into two equal parts.
Shape each portion into a baguette by gently stretching and rolling it into a long, narrow loaf. Place the loaves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a baguette pan.
Using a sharp knife or a razor blade, make 3-4 diagonal slashes on the surface of each loaf to allow for expansion during baking.
Cover the shaped baguettes loosely with a kitchen towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 230°C (450°F). If possible, place a shallow pan of water on the bottom rack to create steam, which helps give the baguettes a crispy crust.
Bake the baguettes in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Remove the baguettes from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1850 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.3 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3944 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 385.8 g | 140% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 55.9 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 72 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 23.8 mg | 132% | |
| Potassium | 649 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
