Classic Crusty French Baguettes Recipe
Learn how to make classic crusty French baguettes at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. These baguettes have a crisp crust and a soft, chewy interior, perfect for sandwiches or enjoying with butter and jam.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours (including rise time)
- Yield: 2 baguettes 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Main Dough:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 1/4 cups warm water (about 110°F)
Additional:
- Cornmeal or flour for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. Stir in flour and salt until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead and Rise: Knead the dough by hand or with a stand mixer for 8–10 minutes until smooth. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Shape and Bake: Divide the dough, shape into baguettes, let rise again, slash the loaves, bake at 450°F for 20–25 minutes.
- Cool and Enjoy: Cool the baguettes on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- For a crisp crust, spritz the loaves with water during baking.
- You can freeze baked baguettes or refrigerate the shaped dough overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 baguette)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
