How to Make Homemade French Baguette 🥖 - 4 INGREDIENTS Bread Recipe [Easy]

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

yeast

🥗Healthier: sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: instant yeast

Sourdough adds depth of flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds richness.

Mix flour, fresh yeast, and salt in a large bowl.

Add lukewarm water and stir until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth.

Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a damp cloth.

Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.

Punch down the dough and shape it into a long baguette, tapering the ends.

Place the shaped baguette on a baking sheet dusted with cornmeal.

Cover the baguette with a cloth and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).

Make several diagonal slashes on top of the baguette with a sharp knife.

Bake the baguette for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crusty.

Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.

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