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Baguette (The Easiest Recipe)

Ready to elevate your baking game? Try this easy artisan baguette recipe and fill your home with the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked bread! With simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, warm water, and yeast, you can create crusty loaves with a soft interior that are perfect for sandwiches or just with butter. Embrace the art of bread-making and impress your family and friends with your culinary skills! #Baking #Baguette #HomemadeBread #Artisan #Recipe #BreadMaking #FrenchCuisine #Foodie
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Ingredients
  

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 ½ cups warm water (about 110°F or 43°C)

2 teaspoons instant yeast

1 ½ teaspoons salt

1 tablespoon sugar

Cornmeal (for dusting)

Instructions
 

Mix the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Slowly pour in the warm water while stirring with a wooden spoon until a sticky dough forms.

    First Rise: Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 to 1.5 hours, until it has doubled in size.

      Shape the Baguettes: Once risen, flour your work surface lightly and pour the dough out onto it. Gently deflate the dough and divide it into two equal portions. Shape each portion into a long baguette by flattening it slightly and rolling it tightly.

        Second Rise: Place the shaped baguettes on a baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover them loosely with plastic wrap and let them rise for another 30 minutes.

          Preheat the Oven: While the baguettes are rising, preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Place a baking dish or a shallow pan with water on the bottom rack to create steam during baking.

            Scoring: After the second rise, use a sharp knife or a bread lame to make a few diagonal slashes on the top of each baguette.

              Bake: Carefully place the baking sheet with baguettes in the oven. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the baguettes are golden-brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.

                Cool and Serve: Remove the baguettes from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

                  Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 3 hours | Servings: 2 large baguettes