French Baguettes in Only 30 Minutes! - Recipe from France

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds flavor.

Start by measuring 1 cup of warm water and adding 3 tablespoons of yeast to it.

Add 4 teaspoons of sugar to the yeast mixture and gently fold it in, then cover to trap heat and let it activate for 2-5 minutes.

In a large bowl, mix the yeast mixture with 2 teaspoons of salt and Kamut flour, starting with 2 cups of flour.

Gradually add more flour (up to 4 cups total) until the dough starts to come away from the sides of the bowl.

Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead quickly, adding more flour as needed until the dough is soft and pliable.

Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces using a dough scraper.

Shape each piece into a long rope by pushing from the middle outwards until it reaches the desired length.

Grease the baking pans and place the shaped baguettes in them.

Cover the baguettes with a dish towel and let them rise for about 15 minutes.

Preheat the oven and check that the dough is ready by poking it; if the indent stays, it's ready to bake.

Make slits on top of each baguette to allow air to escape during baking.

Place the baguettes in the oven on the bottom rack and bake until crispy.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens