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French Baguettes

Make these French baguettes once and the mystery of baking bread will be gone forever. Over time, making them will become second nature. I cannot give you a measurement for the water or specific time for the rising. The conditions of the world around you will dictate this - moisture in the air and temperature. I make my bread dough in a food processor. It takes only a minute to mix up the dough and another 30-60minutes to rise. The longer you let the dough rise, it will develop more flavor. So start it in the morning if you wish and bake it in the evening. Or do it all last minute. You can also put the dough in the refrigerator overnight and let rise before shaping and baking
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time25 minutes
Rising1 hour
Total Time1 hour 26 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: French
Servings: 24
Calories: 84kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 Tbs yeast or 1 package could use Rapid Rise
  • 1 Tbs sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • maybe 2 cups + or - warm water
  • 1 Tbs olive oil

Instructions

  • Measure flour and place in food processor.  Add in yeast and sugar on one side, salt on the other.  Pour about 1/2 cup warm water over the yeast to activate it and let it sit for 20 seconds to absorb the water.
  • Turn machine on and combine all ingredients. Then with the machine running, pour warm water through the tube slowly, just until you see the mass form into a ball.  Then dribble in another Tbs of water.  Let the machine go for 10-20 seconds to knead the dough.
  • Look inside.  The dough will be in a ball and appear moist and a little gooey.  If it is not in a ball, add more flour.  If it appears too dry, add a little more water and process.
  • Brush olive oil onto a mixing bowl and onto a baguette pan.  Dump your ball of dough into the mixing bowl.  Wet your fingers with oil if you need to touch the dough to prevent it from sticking.  Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled (about one hour).
  • Once risen, flour counter and place dough on the counter. Divide dough into 3 pieces for a 3 loaf pan or 2 pieces for a 2 loaf pan.  Roll each one into the shape of a baguette and place in the barrels of the pan.  Cut diagonal slices into each baguette with a serrated knife. Brush water on top of each baguette carefully so you do not deflate the bread. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and let rise until it is doubled.
  • Bake in a 400° oven for 20-30 minutes - until the bread sounds hollow when knocked on and it reaches the desired color.  The browner, the more crunchy the crust.
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Nutrition

Calories: 84kcal