Simple Homemade French Bread | How to make French Baguettes at home | 04 Ingredients' Urdu Recipe

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients, while bread flour is often more affordable.

yeast

🥗Healthier: sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: instant yeast

Sourdough starter adds depth of flavor, while instant yeast is convenient and cost-effective.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats, while margarine is typically less expensive.

malt powder

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness and moisture, while brown sugar is a budget-friendly alternative.

Mix 100 grams of all-purpose flour and 1.5 teaspoons of instant yeast in a bowl.

Add 530 ml of water and mix with a wooden spoon until combined.

Cover the dough and let it rest for about 2 hours.

After 2 hours, place the dough on a floured surface and handle it gently.

Divide the dough into four equal parts.

Shape each part into a round shape and let them rest for 5 minutes.

Roll out each piece gently to form baguettes, sealing the sides as you roll.

Place the shaped baguettes on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

Cover and let them rest for another 5 minutes.

Make diagonal cuts on top of each baguette.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) and place boiling water in the oven for steam.

Bake the baguettes for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

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