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Fresh homemade baguettes with golden crust cooling on a wire rack.

Homemade Baguette

5 from 1 vote
This Homemade Baguette recipe creates crusty golden loaves with a soft, airy inside. Made with simple pantry staples, this easy bread recipe is perfect for sandwiches, serving with dinner, or enjoying warm with butter.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rest Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 3 baguettes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: French
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 350 g flour
  • 243 ml warm water
  • 1 teaspoon yeast
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix the warm water, yeast, and sugar.
  2. Add the flour and salt, then mix and fold until a dough forms. Cover and let rest for 1 1/2 hours.
  3. Lightly flour your work surface and divide the dough into 3 equal pieces. Shape into balls, cover, and let rest for 10 minutes.
  4. Flatten each ball, fold and seal with your fingers. Place on an oven rack or tray, cover, and let rest for 15 minutes.
  5. Bake at 490°F (255°C) for 5 minutes with steam.
  6. Reduce the oven temperature to 380°F (195°C) and bake for 15 more minutes.

Notes

• Adding steam at the beginning helps create a crisp crust.
• Let the baguettes cool before slicing for the best texture.
• Lightly flour the top before baking for a classic look.