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Homemade Baguette

Crispy on the outside, soft and airy inside — this easy homemade baguette recipe delivers authentic French bakery flavor right from your oven.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 3 loaves
Course: Bread, Side
Cuisine: French
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1.5 cups warm water about 105°F (40°C)
For Finishing
  • extra flour for dusting
  • water for steam in oven

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet or stone
  • Wire rack
  • Bread lame or sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Combine warm water and yeast in a bowl; let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add flour and salt; mix until a sticky dough forms.
  3. Cover and let rise for 1–1½ hours, or refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor.
  4. Divide dough into 2–3 pieces and shape each into a baguette by rolling into long logs.
  5. Place loaves on floured parchment, cover, and rise 30–40 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with a baking stone and an empty pan for steam.
  7. Slash loaves diagonally and bake with steam for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

For an extra-crispy crust, spray loaves with water before baking and again after 5 minutes in the oven.