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WEBInstructions. Prevent your screen from going dark as you follow along. In a large bowl, combine the water, starter, and 3 cups (360g) of the flour, …

1. In a large bowl, combine the water, starter, and 3 cups (360g) of the flour, mixing until smooth., Stir in the salt, sugar, yeast, and gluten, then an additional 1 1/2 to 2 cups (180g to 240g) of flour.
2. Stir until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl, adding only enough additional flour as necessary; a slack (sticky) dough makes a light loaf., Knead the dough for about 7 minutes in a stand mixer; or 8 to 10 minutes by hand, on a lightly greased work surface.
3. You may also knead this dough using the dough cycle on your bread machine; once it's finished kneading, transfer it to a bowl to rise, as directed below., Turn the dough into an oiled bowl, cover the bowl, and let the dough rise until doubled in bulk, about 90 minutes., Gently deflate the dough, and divide it into six pieces (for thin baguettes) or three pieces (for thicker Italian loaves)., Shape each piece into a 16" long loaf, and place the loaves, at least 4" apart, on parchment-lined baking sheets, or in lightly greased baguette pans (French loaf pans).
4. If you're using baguette pans, make the loaves 15" long., Cover the loaves with lightly greased plastic wrap, and let them rise for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until they're nice and puffy.

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