The French love to bake these for breakfast! Delicious homemade bread recipe!

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients, while bread flour is often more affordable.

yeast

🥗Healthier: sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: instant yeast

Sourdough starter adds depth of flavor, while instant yeast is convenient and cost-effective.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats, while margarine is typically less expensive.

malt powder

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness and moisture, while brown sugar is a budget-friendly alternative.

Mix bread flour, fresh yeast (or dry yeast), and salt in a large bowl.

Add water and yogurt, then mix until a shaggy dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 10 minutes.

Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1-2 hours.

Punch down the dough and divide it into equal pieces.

Shape each piece into a long baguette form.

Place shaped baguettes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Cover and let rise again until puffy, about 30-45 minutes.

Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).

Make shallow slashes on top of each baguette with a sharp knife.

Spray the oven with water to create steam, then bake baguettes for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Cool on a wire rack before slicing.

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