Marianne Baguette Traditional Rustic French Bread
Experience the timeless charm of French baking with the **Marianne Baguette**, a traditional rustic French bread that brings the flavors of a Parisian boulangerie straight to your kitchen. Crafted with just four simple ingredients—flour, water, salt, and yeast—this artisanal recipe emphasizes the beauty of simplicity. The dough undergoes a meticulous process of kneading, resting, and shaping to achieve the baguette’s signature airy interior and crisp, golden crust. A steam-infused baking technique ensures an authentic texture and a gorgeous sheen. Perfect as an accompaniment to soups, cheeses, or enjoyed on its own, these baguettes elevate any meal with their classic flavor and aroma. Whether you're hosting a dinner or craving a taste of France, this recipe is your ticket to bakery-quality bread at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams All-purpose flour
- 350 milliliters Water
- 10 grams Salt
- 4 grams Instant yeast
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
Dissolve the instant yeast in the water, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
Gradually add the water and yeast mixture to the flour, stirring with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
Gently deflate the dough and divide it into 4 equal portions.
Shape each portion into a baguette by flattening the dough, folding it lengthwise, and sealing the seam. Roll to elongate into a classic baguette shape.
Place the shaped baguettes onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or a baguette tray. Cover with a damp cloth and allow them to rest for 45 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 250°C (480°F) and place a shallow pan of water on the bottom rack to create steam.
Using a sharp knife or bread lame, make 3-4 diagonal slashes on the surface of each baguette.
Bake the baguettes for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown with a crisp crust.
Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1832 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.1 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3953 mg | 172% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 383.3 g | 139% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 53.4 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 23.4 mg | 130% | |
| Potassium | 581 mg | 12% | |
*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.
