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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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If you’ve never tried to make a traditional French baguette—it’s easier than you think. This recipe makes 4 loaves, perfect for freezing extra bread to accompany future meals all winter long. I put 4 in the servings because this recipe makes 4 loaves. Ingredients:
1 package dry yeast |
2 1/2 cups warm water (105 to 115 degrees) |
2 tablespoons sugar, divided |
1 tablespoon salt |
6 1/2 to 7 cups flour, divided |
1 egg white, slightly beaten |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Combine yeast, water and 1 teaspoon sugar in a large bowl, stirring until dis-solved. Stir in remaining sugar, salt and 6 cups flour to form a stiff dough.
3. Turn dough onto a surface sprinkled with remaining flour; knead dough for 8 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85 degrees), free from drafts, 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in bulk. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Cover and let rest 15 minutes. Knead 3 to 4 times.
4. Divide dough into 4 equal portions; roll each portion into a 13 x 7-inch rectangle. Roll up each rectangle, jelly-roll fashion, starting at a long end. Pinch seams and ends together to seal. Place loaves, seam side down, in 4 heavily greased baguette pans or on baking sheets.
5. Cut 3 or 4 diagonal slashes, 3/4 inch deep, in top of each loaf. Cover and repeat rising procedure 1 hour or until doubled in bulk. Brush loaves with egg white. Bake 15 minutes; reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake 30 minutes or until loaves sound hollow when tapped. Remove bread from pans or baking sheets immediately; cool on wire racks.
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