French Bread Recipe and Directions - Easy Homemade French Baguette

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour offers more nutrients, while all-purpose flour is often less expensive.

Make a starter by mixing 3/4 cup white flour, 1/2 cup water, and 1/2 teaspoon traditional yeast in a bowl.

Cover loosely and let the starter sit for at least 4 hours, preferably closer to 8 hours.

In a separate bowl, mix 2 cups white flour, 1/2 teaspoon traditional yeast, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Add 1/2 cup warm water to the flour mixture and mix until combined.

Incorporate the starter into the dough mixture using your hands.

Knead the dough gently, as it will be sticky, and let it rise for about 20-30 minutes.

Perform stretch and fold technique three times, waiting 20 minutes between each round.

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