How to Make French Baguettes - A Step-by-Step Guide

French baguettes are a staple of French cuisine, known for their long, slender shape and crisp, golden crust. These iconic breads are beloved throughout the world for their delicious flavor and versatility. Whether enjoyed on their own with a bit of butter, used to make a sandwich, or paired with a charcuterie board, a fresh baguette is always a welcome addition to any meal.

While it may seem intimidating to make your own baguettes at home, with the right recipe and techniques, you ca...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups bread flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons bread machine yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • cooking spray
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon water

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 2 baguettes

  • Place flour, 1 cup water, sugar, yeast, and salt into a bread machine pan in the order recommended by manufacturer. Select Dough cycle; press Start.
  • While the cycle is running, grease a bowl and cookie sheet with cooking spray; set them aside.
  • When the cycle is complete, place dough in the greased bowl, turning to coat all sides.
  • Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes. Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.
  • Punch down dough and transfer to a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 16-x12-inch rectangle. Cut dough in half, creating two 8-x12-inch rectangles. Roll up each half of dough tightly, beginning at a long side, pounding out any air bubbles as you go. Roll gently back and forth to taper ends.
  • Place 3 inches apart on the greased cookie sheet. Make deep diagonal slashes across loaves every 2 inches or one lengthwise slash on each loaf. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix egg yolk with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl; brush over tops of loaves.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    113 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 17mg
    • Sodium: 196mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Calcium: 7mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 40mg