Easy Baguette Recipe: Classic Baguettes in Just 6 Steps!

This easy baguette recipe is perfect for home and beginner bakers who want to
enjoy the aroma and taste of a French baguette at home. With just six simple
steps and five ingredients, your can make this quick French bread recipe with a
crispy golden crust and a chewy inside in your kitchen!

Servings: 4 baguettes

Author: Hafedh Garfa

Prep Time
20 minutes

Bake Time
15 minutes

Rise Time
1 hour, 15 minutes

Total Time
1 hour, 50 minutes

Course:

Cuisine:

French Mediterranean

🧂 Ingredients

4 cups (about 565 grams) bread flour

(or all-purpose flour)
2 cups (about 420 grams) water
½ tbsp (about 10 grams) coarse sea salt
½ tbsp (about 6 grams) instant yeast
½ tbsp (about 7 grams) sugar

Instructions

1 Prepare the dough: Pour the water, yeast, bread flour, and sugar into the bowl
of a stand mixer. Mix on low speed for 6 minutes, then increase to medium speed
for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. (the dough should be stretchy at this
stage.)
2 1st Rise: Place the dough on a lightly floured surface or baking sheet. Dust the
dough with flour and shape it into a ball. Cover with kitchen towel or plastic
wrap, and let the dough rise at room temperature about 30 minutes until slightly
puffed.
3 Divide the dough: Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces (they don’t need to be
perfect) Use a bench scraper if you have one, a sharp knife also works. Shape
each into a ball, then place on a floured surface or baking sheet.
4 2nd Rise: Cover the dough balls with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let them
rest slightly for about 15 minutes.
5 Shape the baguettes: Gently roll each dough ball into a baguette shape, about 13
inches long (35cm) (See the picture and shaping section above). Place them on a
baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6 3nd rise: Cover the shaped baguettes with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Allow
them to rise for 30-45 minutes, or until puffy.
7 Create the steam: After leaving the dough rise for about 15 minutes. Place a
baking sheet filled with 3 cups of water on the bottom of the oven. Preheat the
oven to 480°F (250°C).
8 Score the baguette with a sharp knife or razor blade. Sprinkle with a pinch of
flour (optional), and spray with water.
9 Bake the baguette: Bake at 250°C (480°F) for 15 minutes or until golden brown on
top. (it's best to bake in the upper of the oven to ensure even browning on top
and bottom.)

Easy Baguette Recipe: Classic Baguettes in Just 6 Steps!

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