HOW TO MAKE FRENCH BAGUETTES AT HOME / Easy No Knead French Bread 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.

In a large bowl, add all the dry ingredients and whisk to combine.

Pour in the water and mix until there are no dry patches in the dough.

Cover the dough with plastic film and let it proof in a warm environment for 2 hours or until doubled in size, then refrigerate.

Take the dough out of the refrigerator and divide it into pieces (approximately 1200 g total, enough for 5 baguettes of 250 g each).

Make round dough balls by pulling the edges into the center and cover with a damp cloth to rest for 45 minutes.

Flatten one dough ball slightly, fold it nearly in half, sealing the edges, and roll it into a log shape.

Place the logs seam-side down onto a greased or parchment-lined sheet pan, cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth, and let rise until slightly puffy (about 45 minutes to 1 hour).

Preheat the oven to 450°F.

Transfer the risen baguettes onto a baking sheet, making slashes in each baguette with a sharp knife.

Bake the baguettes for 24 to 28 minutes until deep golden brown, then cool on a rack.

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