Quick & Easy Homemade Baguettes

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients while bread flour enhances texture.

yeast

🥗Healthier: sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: instant yeast

Sourdough adds depth of flavor, while instant yeast is more convenient.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is heart-healthy, while margarine is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories, while water is cost-effective.

Mix bread flour, fine sea salt, and dry yeast in a large bowl.

Add room temperature water and mix until a dough forms.

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

Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

Punch down the dough and divide it into equal pieces.

Shape each piece into a long baguette form, about 14 inches long.

Place shaped baguettes on a baking sheet.

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

Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).

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

Bake baguettes for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

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