Homemade Baguette Recipe - Laura Vitale - Laura in the Kitchen Episode 713

bread flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

yeast

🥗Healthier: sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: instant yeast

Sourdough starter offers a unique flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds richness.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free and lower in calories.

In a large bowl, mix the bread flour, yeast, and sugar together.

Add the water and salt, stirring until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.

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

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

Punch down the dough and divide it into equal pieces.

Shape each piece into a long loaf, tapering the ends.

Place the loaves on a baking sheet that has been sprinkled with cornmeal.

Cover the loaves and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).

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

Bake the loaves for 20-25 minutes until they are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Cool on a wire rack before slicing.

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