Best Crusty French Baguette Recipe

Easy French Baguette Recipe Baking A Moment

WEBJan 29, 2019 · Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface, gently press it into a rectangle, and fold the short sides into the center. Flatten, …

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1. Measure the warm water in a small bowl and sprinkle the yeast on top. Set aside and allow the yeast to dissolve and become foamy.
2. Measure the bread flour into a large bowl and stir in the salt.
3. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture, and stir in the dissolved yeast.
4. Add the cool water, a little at a time, while stirring, just until a stiff, shaggy dough (watch the video below to see what this should look like) has formed (you may not need to use all of the water).

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Classic Crusty French Baguettes Aberdeen's Kitchen

WEBAug 6, 2020 · Bake the Baguettes. While the baguettes are resting, turn your oven on to preheat to 450˚F. During the last 10 minutes of rest …

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1. Pour the 1/2 cup warm water into a large bowl. Sprinkle yeast on top. Place the bowl in a warm place for about 10-15 minutes. Be patient! If yeast is activated, you will see foam on top of the mixture, and even a few small bubbles. Also, if you take sniff, it will smell very much like yeast.
2. After the fourth resting period is done, take the dough out of the bowl and place on a lightly floured surface. Cut the dough into 4 equal pieces. If you have a scale, use it to weight each piece to make sure each is the same amount.
3. While the baguettes are resting, turn your oven on to preheat to 450˚F. During the last 10 minutes of rest time, place a pan on the bottom rack of the oven and fill with boiling water.

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