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French Baguette recipe, the SECRECT for crispy crust on the outside, soft and moist from the inside.

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French Baguette

Cultural Context

The French baguette is a staple of French cuisine, known for its long, thin shape and crispy crust. Traditionally enjoyed with meals or as a snack, it is often served with cheese, pâté, or used for sandwiches. Its origins date back to the 19th century, and it has become a symbol of French culture and culinary artistry.

FrenchFRother
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
700 grams all-purpose white flour
10 grams dry yeast
500 milliliters lukewarm water
desired amount of salt

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour offers more nutrients, while all-purpose flour is often less expensive.

1

Add one third of the flour to a bowl.

2

Add 10 grams of dry yeast to the flour.

3

Pour in half a liter of lukewarm water, mixing with a wooden spoon.

4

After mixing, let it sit for about half an hour, covered, to rise.

5

After half an hour, add the remaining flour (totaling 700 grams).

6

Add about 200 to 300 milliliters of water and desired amount of salt.

7

Knead the dough by stretching, pulling, and folding to incorporate air bubbles.

8

Form the dough into baguette shapes immediately after kneading.

9

Place the shaped baguettes in a closed oven to rise for about two hours.

10

After rising, preheat the oven to 175°C.

11

Bake the baguettes for about 25 to 30 minutes.

12

10 minutes into baking, brush the baguettes with cold water.

13

Continue baking for a total of 40 to 45 minutes until ready.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrisingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowloven

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganvegetariandairy-freeegg-free

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

BaguettePain Baguette
Local Name: Baguette

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