🥖 Classic French Baguette Recipe 🥖

A friendly froge enjoying a baguette

Bonjour! Ready to bake a French Baguette that will make your taste buds dance? Follow this traditional recipe for a golden, crispy crust and beautifully soft interior. Perfect for sandwiches, eating with cheese, or just by itself!

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm water.
  2. Add the flour and salt, mixing until a rough dough forms. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
  3. Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, approximately 1-2 hours.
  4. Punch the dough down, divide into three pieces, and shape into baguettes.
  5. Place shaped dough on a floured surface, cover, and let rise until doubled.
  6. Preheat oven to 465°F (240°C) with a baking stone or tray inside.
  7. Transfer baguettes onto the preheated tray, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.