EASY Crusty Homemade Baguettes (for Beginners!!)

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour offers more nutrients and fiber.

yeast

💰Cheaper: instant yeast

Instant yeast is often more convenient and has a longer shelf life.

Whisk together 3.5 cups of all-purpose flour and 1.5 teaspoons of salt.

Add 1.5 cups of lukewarm water and 1 teaspoon of active dried yeast, then mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough for a few minutes until all flour is absorbed and the dough is formed.

Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rise at room temperature for about 12 hours until doubled in volume.

Lightly flour a work surface and dump the dough out.

Cut the dough into three equal portions and roll each into a 14-inch long rope.

Sprinkle semolina flour on one side of the ropes, then place them on a baguette pan.

Cover the dough loosely with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise until puffy, about 30 to 45 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 475 degrees Fahrenheit.

Once risen, cut 3-4 slits on top of the dough and brush generously with water.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.

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