Classic French Baguette
Elevate your baking skills with this classic French Baguette recipe. Enjoy the process of creating a crispy golden crust and a soft, airy interior that will transport you to the streets of Paris.
Ingredients
| 1 | tablespoon yeast |
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| 1 ½ | cups warm water, divided |
| 1 | tablespoon sugar |
| 2 | teaspoons salt |
| 1 | tablespoon vegetable oil |
| 4 | flour |
Instructions
Preparation and Rising | |
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| 1. | Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup of warm water in a mixing bowl. |
| 2. | Add sugar, salt, vegetable oil, and the remaining water; stir until fully dissolved. |
| 3. | Gradually add flour, stirring until a smooth dough forms. Add extra flour if needed to achieve a soft but non-sticky dough. Transfer the dough to a greased bowl. |
| 4. | Cover the bowl and allow the dough to rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size. Then, transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. |
| 5. | Divide the dough into two equal halves and let them rest for 10 minutes. |
Shaping and Baking | |
| 1. | Roll each half of the dough into a 15-inch long cylinder, resembling a traditional French baguette. Place both dough cylinders on a greased cookie sheet. |
| 2. | Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rise again until doubled in size, approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. |
| 3. | Using a sharp knife, make three diagonal cuts across the top of each loaf to allow for proper expansion during baking. |
| 4. | Bake the baguettes at 400 degrees for 30 minutes until they develop a golden crust. Allow them to cool on wire racks before serving. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 101.2 kcal |
| Protein | 2.8 g |
| Fat | 0.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19.9 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Sugar | 0.7 g |
Published on Aug 16, 2024 by Luminița