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French Baguette

French Baguette Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Proofing 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine French
Servings 4 Baguettes

Ingredients
  

First Starter

  • 120 gr All-purpose or bread flour 1 cup
  • 14 gr Active dry yeast 1.5 tbsp
  • 13 gr Sugar 1 tbsp
  • 250 ml Lukewarm water 1 cup

Ingredients to Add to the Starter

  • 500 gr All-purpose or bread flour 2 + 1/4 cups
  • 60 ml Olive oil 1/4 cup
  • 30 gr Honey 1.5 tbsp
  • 12 gr Salt 2 tsp
  • 350 ml Lukewarm water 1+ 1/2 cup
  • More flour for kneading, flouring the working surface, and sprinkling. maximum 3/4 cup
  • About 100 ml water for brushing

Instructions
 

Make the starter

  • Mix together the flour, sugar, active dry yeast and warm water. Cover and leave it to activate for 30 minutes.

Make the baguette dough

  • To the starter, add the rest of the ingredients: flour, honey, salt, olive oil, and the water.
  • Knead for at least 10 minutes with a kneading machine or 15 minutes with the hands.
  • Cover the dough and allow it to rise for 2 hours, or overnight in the refregirator.
  • Transfer the dough to a floured surface, gently flaten it without completely degazing it.
  • Brush with some warm water, fold it twice, cover it with a kitchen towel, and leave it to rest for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Repeat for another 3 times, gently flattening the dough, brushing with some water , folding it twice and allow it to rest, covered for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Devide the dough into 4 equal pieces.
  • Roll each piece of dough into a small baguette shape, then roll it out to stretch and fir into the baking tray.
  • Repeat with the rest of the dough pieces.
  • Cover the baguettes and proof for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 240C / 464F.
  • Spray the baguettes or bush them with some water.
  • Sprinkle some flour on the top (optional).
  • Score the baguettes using a lame by creating three long lines on the top.
  • Allow the baguettes to sit for another 10 minutes after scoring,
  • Bake in the preheated oven with a container full of boiling water to create the steam.
  • Bake for 40 to 50 minutes until golden brown.
Keyword baguette, french baguette