Introduction
If you’ve ever dreamed of baking a crusty French baguette at home, this recipe will guide you step by step. With only flour, water, yeast, and salt, you can create the most iconic French bread: crispy on the outside, soft and airy inside. Perfect for breakfast, sandwiches, or to serve with cheese and wine.
This homemade French baguette recipe is easy enough for beginners but delivers bakery-style results!
🥖 Ingredients (for 2–3 baguettes)
- 500 g bread flour (T55 or T65 if available)
- 320 ml lukewarm water
- 10 g salt
- 7 g active dry yeast (or 20 g fresh yeast)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare the Dough
Mix the flour and salt in a bowl. Dissolve the yeast in lukewarm water, then add gradually. Mix until a smooth dough forms.
2. Knead the Dough
Knead for 8–10 minutes (by hand or stand mixer) until soft and elastic. Shape into a ball.
3. First Rise
Cover and let rise for 1.5–2 hours in a warm place, until doubled in size.
4. Shape the Baguettes
Punch down the dough, divide into 2–3 portions, and roll each into a baguette shape.
5. Second Rise
Place on a floured baking sheet or parchment paper. Cover and let rise again for 30–40 minutes.
6. Bake the Baguettes
Preheat oven to 240°C / 465°F. Score each baguette with a sharp blade.
Add a dish of water to the oven for steam.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden and crispy.
🌟 Tips for the Perfect French Baguette
- For extra flavor, let the dough ferment overnight in the fridge (traditional method).
- Steam in the oven is the secret to a crusty, golden baguette.
- Use high-protein bread flour for a more authentic texture.
🥖 French Baguette
Description
Bake the perfect French baguette at home with this easy recipe! Crispy on the outside, soft and airy inside, these homemade baguettes are made with just flour, water, yeast, and salt. A simple yet authentic bread for any meal.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
step 1
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Preparation:
1. Prepare the Dough
Mix the flour and salt in a bowl. Dissolve the yeast in lukewarm water, then add gradually. Mix until a smooth dough forms.
2. Knead the Dough
Knead for 8–10 minutes (by hand or stand mixer) until soft and elastic. Shape into a ball.
3. First Rise
Cover and let rise for 1.5–2 hours in a warm place, until doubled in size.
4. Shape the Baguettes
Punch down the dough, divide into 2–3 portions, and roll each into a baguette shape.
5. Second Rise
Place on a floured baking sheet or parchment paper. Cover and let rise again for 30–40 minutes.
6. Bake the Baguettes
Preheat oven to 240°C / 465°F. Score each baguette with a sharp blade.
Add a dish of water to the oven for steam.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden and crispy.
Nutrition Facts
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1842.75kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5.43g9%
- Saturated Fat 0.84g5%
- Trans Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 1923.17mg81%
- Potassium 602.24mg18%
- Total Carbohydrate 384.38g129%
- Dietary Fiber 15.38g62%
- Sugars 1.35g
- Protein 54.32g109%
- Vitamin A 0 mcg
- Vitamin C 0.02 mg
- Calcium 87.87 mg
- Iron 6.01 mg
- Vitamin D 0 mcg
- Vitamin E 0.3 mg
- Vitamin K 1.52 mcg
- Thiamin 1.37 mg
- Riboflavin 0.48 mg
- Niacin 9.06 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.32 mg
- Folate 293.8 mcg
- Vitamin B12 0 mcg
- Phosphorus 584.59 mg
- Magnesium 117.02 mg
- Zinc 4.09 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
- For extra flavor, let the dough ferment overnight in the fridge (traditional method).
- Steam in the oven is the secret to a crusty, golden baguette.
- Use high-protein bread flour for a more authentic texture.
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