Baguette Recipe
Are you crazy for crusty, yummy French bread? Then you will love making and serving this baguette! As soon as you dig in, the bread is crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, making it a great pick for adults and kids as well. There is a misconception that making baguettes involves so many ingredients and the process is tough and fussy. This easy-to-follow recipe will prove that you don’t have to be an expert baker to get it right. Anyone can make flaky, internally airy baguettes to die for! This iconic French bread is known for its incredible taste and it goes perfectly well with several soups, stews, and other dishes. The rich quality of this bread makes it a good option to serve it to your guests. True, getting authentic French bread can be a problem but not if you make it yourself. You will just need a little bit of determination, some easy-to-find ingredients, some preparation, and time on your hands. Baking your baguette doesn’t need a lot of ingredients and while prepping the dish might take a while, it’s largely downtime. You will be enjoying your crackly but tender bread before you realize that you have been in the kitchen for a long. Get ready to inhale the mouthwatering smell of freshly baked French bread that is soon going to embrace your kitchen!
Ingredients of Skillet Creamy French Mustard Chicken
- 2 1/2 cup bread flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 cup water
- 1 1/2 teaspoon dry yeast
- 1 cup water
How to make Baguette
Step 1 Knead the dough and let it rise for 30 minutes
To prepare this easy recipe, mix yeast, water, bread flour, sugar and salt and knead a soft dough. You can also use a dough mixing machine, if you have one. Grease a bowl or a flat dish with oil or butter on all sides. Make sure that the dish has a holding capacity of more than the total dough available. Put the dough in, cover the dish and let it rise for 30 minutes. The dough should get doubled after yeast is activated. If a dent remains on the dough surface after you touch it, it is ready for the next step.
Step 2 Knead the dough once again and let it rise for 30 minutes
Transfer the dough on a clean and floured surface. Now, knead and pound it again. Divide the total dough into two equal parts, making rectangles of approximately 8×12 inches. Roll the dough back and forth and create pointed ends with both the portions. After making sure that there are no air bubbles in the dough, put the loaves on a greased baking tray about 3-inches apart from each other. Now, use a dull blade to diagonally slice the surface at 3-4 places on each loaf. Cover the tray and let it rise again for 30 mins. After 30 minutes, the dough will double up again.
Step 3 Bake the Baguette bread for 20-25 minutes
Brush the surface of the bread with egg yolk mixed with water. Heat the oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. While preheating, put a dish with water inside so that it fills with steam. This is important for a crusty exterior. After heating the oven, put in the loaves and bake until golden brown or for 20 to 25 minutes.
Tips
- You can also use all-purpose flour to make your baguettes.
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