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Homemade Baguettes

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Homemade Baguettes

 

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F/45°C)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • Sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Dough:
    • In a small bowl, dissolve the sugar in the warm water. Sprinkle the yeast on top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
    • In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil.
    • Mix the ingredients together until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
    • Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
  2. Shape the Baguettes:
    • Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Place a baking stone or an upside-down baking sheet in the oven to heat up.
    • Punch down the dough and divide it into 3 equal parts. Shape each part into a long baguette by rolling it out into a rectangle, then rolling it up tightly from one long side to the other. Pinch the seams to seal and taper the ends.
    • Place the shaped baguettes on a piece of parchment paper. Make diagonal slashes on the tops of the baguettes using a sharp knife.
  3. Prepare the Egg Wash:
    • Beat the egg with a tablespoon of water to make an egg wash. Brush the tops of the baguettes with the egg wash.
    • Sprinkle sesame seeds on top if desired.
  4. Bake the Baguettes:
    • Carefully transfer the parchment paper with the baguettes onto the preheated baking stone or upside-down baking sheet in the oven.
    • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the baguettes are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
    • Remove from the oven and let the baguettes cool on a wire rack.

Enjoy your freshly baked, golden, crusty baguettes! They are perfect for sandwiches, as a side to soups, or simply with butter.

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