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Homemade Baguette

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This homemade baguette recipe yields classic French-style loaves with a golden, crispy crust and soft, chewy interior—perfect for sandwiches, soups, or simply with butter.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 13–15 hours (including overnight fermentation)
  • Yield: 2–3 baguettes (serves 8–12)
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/4 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon sugar

1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast

1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)

Cornmeal or flour, for dusting

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar. Dissolve yeast in warm water and let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add yeast mixture to dry ingredients and stir to form a shaggy dough. Knead by hand 8–10 minutes or with a stand mixer for 6–8 minutes until smooth.
  3. Shape into a ball, place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
  4. (Optional) Refrigerate dough overnight for 8–12 hours for enhanced flavor.
  5. Let dough rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. Divide into 2 or 3 pieces and shape into rectangles. Fold each like a letter, seal, and roll into 12–14 inch loaves.
  6. Place on parchment-lined sheet dusted with cornmeal. Let rise 45–60 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with a cast iron skillet or metal pan on the bottom rack. Make 3–4 diagonal slashes on each loaf.
  8. Pour hot water into the preheated skillet to create steam, then quickly shut the oven door.
  9. Bake 20–25 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding. Cool on wire rack before slicing.

Notes

  • Overnight fermentation improves flavor and texture.
  • Customize with herbs, roasted garlic, or olives.
  • For mini baguettes, divide dough smaller and bake 15–18 minutes.
  • Use parchment-lined baking sheet if baguette pan is unavailable.
  • Reheat frozen loaves in 350°F oven for 10–15 minutes.

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