French Baguette Home Tutorial Video6

The French baguette is a classic bread that is enjoyed by people all over the world. It is a long, thin loaf of bread with a crispy crust and a chewy interior. Baguettes are typically served with butter, cheese, or soup. While they may seem intimidating to make, baguettes are actually quite easy to make at home.

Ingredients you'll need• 3 cups (360g) bread flour, plus more for dusting
• 1 1/2 teaspoons (9g) active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 cups (360ml) warm water (105-115°F)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons (9g) salt
• Optional: 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil, for greasing the bowl

Instructions1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and yeast. Add the warm water and salt and stir until a dough forms.
2. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
3. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
4. Punch down the dough and divide it into two equal pieces. Roll each piece of dough into a long, thin loaf.
5. Place the loaves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover the loaves with plastic wrap and let them rise in a warm place for 30 minutes, or until the loaves have doubled in size.
6. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
7. Score the loaves with a sharp knife. This will help the loaves to rise evenly in the oven.
8. Bake the loaves for 20-25 minutes, or until the loaves are golden brown and crusty.
9. Let the loaves cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Tips• For a chewier baguette, use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour.
• If you don't have active dry yeast, you can use instant yeast. Instant yeast does not need to be dissolved in water before adding it to the dough.
• The dough will be sticky at first, but don't add more flour than necessary. Over-kneading the dough will result in a tough baguette.
• Let the dough rise in a warm place. This will help the dough to rise quickly and evenly.
• Score the loaves before baking. This will help the loaves to rise evenly in the oven.
• Bake the loaves until they are golden brown and crusty. The loaves should sound hollow when you tap them.
• Let the loaves cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving. This will help the crust to stay crispy.

Additional notes• You can store baguettes at room temperature for up to 2 days.
• You can freeze baguettes for up to 2 months. To freeze a baguette, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then place it in a freezer-safe bag.
• To reheat a baguette, thaw it at room temperature for 1 hour. Then, wrap the baguette in aluminum foil and bake it in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes, or until the baguette is warmed through.

2025-01-03

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