Homemade Baguette Recipe: Crispy on the Outside, Soft on the Inside 🥖
Introduction
There’s something incredibly satisfying about baking your own bread, especially when it comes to making baguettes. The crispy crust, the soft and chewy interior, and the delightful aroma that fills your kitchen—it’s an experience that brings a touch of French bakery magic right to your home. Today, I’m excited to share with you my go-to recipe for homemade baguettes. With a little patience and a few simple ingredients, you’ll be enjoying fresh, warm baguettes in no time!
Ingredients
- 6 cups all-purpose flour (may need more depending on the brand)
- 3 cups lukewarm water
- 2 tsp yeast
- 2 tsp salt
Instructions
Night Before Preparation
1️⃣ Mix the Ingredients: Combine all the ingredients together. Start by mixing the dry ingredients (flour, yeast, and salt) and then add the water. Mix until the dough comes together. It should be a rough, sticky dough. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit on the countertop for 12-20 hours. 🌙
Day of Baking
2️⃣ Prepare the Dough: The next day, the dough should be wet, sticky, and bubbly. Generously flour your hands and the baking sheet to prevent sticking. 🌞
3️⃣ Shape the Baguettes: With floured hands, take the dough and form it into baguette shapes. This recipe should yield 2-3 baguettes. For tips on shaping the dough, check out this helpful tutorial. Place the formed baguettes on a floured baking sheet, score the tops with a sharp knife, and cover with a towel. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours. ⏳
4️⃣ Bake the Baguettes:
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Ensure you have two shelves in your oven.
- Fill a deep baking pan with 2 cups of hot boiled water and place it on the lower rack. This steam will help create a crispy crust.
- Place the baguettes on the middle rack.
- After 10 minutes, carefully remove the water pan from the oven.
- Continue baking the baguettes for another 30 minutes or until they turn golden crispy brown. 🔥
Enjoy!
Once your baguettes are perfectly baked, let them cool slightly before slicing. Enjoy them warm with a pat of butter, or use them for your favorite sandwiches. There’s nothing quite like the taste of homemade bread, especially when it’s a fresh, golden baguette. Bon appétit! 🥖✨
Conclusion
Baking baguettes at home may seem daunting at first, but with this straightforward recipe, you’ll find it to be an enjoyable and rewarding process. The key is in the slow fermentation of the dough, which develops the flavor and texture we all love. Give it a try and bring a bit of French bakery magic into your own kitchen!
Feel free to share your baguette-baking experience in the comments below. Happy baking!
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Baguette 🥖
Ingredients
6 cups all-purpose flour (may need more depending on the brand)
3 cups lukewarm water
2 tsp yeast
2 tsp salt
Instructions
1️⃣ The night before, combine all the ingredients together. First, mix the dry ingredients together and then add water. Mix until the dough comes together. Cover with plastic wrap and let it sit for 12-20 hours on the countertop. 🌙
2️⃣ The following day, the dough should be wet, sticky, and bubbly. Generously flour your hands and the baking sheet. 🌞
3️⃣ Take the dough (if it sticks, apply more flour to your hands) and form a baguette shape. You will easily get at least 2-3 baguettes. For tips on shaping the dough, watch this tutorial. Place the baguettes on a baking sheet and sprinkle a generous amount of flour on them. Score the top with a sharp knife and cover with a towel. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours. ⏳
4️⃣ Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). You will need to have 2 shelves in the oven. Fill a deep baking pan with 2 cups of hot boiled water, and place it on the lower rack inside your oven. This will make the bread crispy on the outside. Place the bread on the middle rack. Remove water from the oven after 10 minutes. Keep baking the bread for another 30 minutes or until golden crispy brown. 🔥
Enjoy your homemade baguettes! 🥖✨