Baguette

By Culiora

Classic French bread with a crispy crust

• Servings: 4
• Prep time: 90 min
• Cook time: 25 min
• Total time: 115 min

Ingredients

• 12 dl flour
• 5 dl lukewarm water (approx. 37°C)
• 25 g fresh yeast
• 1.5 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Dissolve the yeast. Crumble the yeast into a mixing bowl and stir it into the lukewarm water until fully dissolved.
2. Stir in the salt, then gradually add the flour until a smooth dough comes together.
3. Knead for about 10 minutes by hand (or 5–7 minutes in a stand mixer) until the dough is smooth and elastic.
4. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise for about 45–60 minutes, or until doubled in size.
5. Divide the dough into 3 equal pieces and shape each into an elongated baguette. Place them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Cover and leave to rise for an additional 30 minutes.
7. Using a sharp knife or baker's lame, make a few diagonal slashes across the top of each loaf.
8. Bake in the center of the oven at 250°C for 10–15 minutes until golden brown. Toss a splash of water onto the bottom of the oven right after placing the baguettes inside to create steam, which ensures a crisp crust.