How to make Open Crumb Baguette | Best Homemade Baguette Recipe | Mini Baguettes Recipe

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a distinct flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free and lower in calories.

yeast

🥗Healthier: sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: instant yeast

Sourdough adds depth of flavor and is a natural leavening agent.

Add an ice cube to room temperature water to lower the temperature to around 65°F.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of yeast to the water and stir until dissolved.

Add all-purpose flour into the mixture and combine until no lumps remain.

Cover the bowl and place it in the fridge without proofing the dough.

Let the dough chill in the fridge for about 3 hours or up to 4 days.

Remove the dough from the fridge and perform stretching and folding without waiting for it to come to room temperature.

Dip hands in water to prevent sticking, stretch the dough from one side and fold it onto itself, repeating this on all four sides.

Cover the bowl and let the dough sit for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, perform a second round of stretching and folding, then flip the dough upside down to create a smooth surface on top.

Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for another 30 minutes.

Transfer the dough onto a well-floured surface and divide it into four equal parts, being careful not to deflate the air pockets.

Take one portion, remove excess flour, and tuck the edges towards the center to form a round ball.

Let the dough balls rest for 10 minutes to relax the gluten strands.

After 10 minutes, shape each dough ball by rolling it out and sealing the edge with the heel of your palm.

Place the shaped dough onto a baking tray and cover with a kitchen towel to rise for 45 minutes.

Score the top of each baguette with a sharp blade before baking to allow for oven spring.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake the baguettes for around 30 minutes.

Spray the inside of the oven with water to create steam during the initial baking for a crispy crust.

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