homemade french baguette

How To Make homemade french baguette

• Step 1
  Combine the water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let it sit about 10 minutes until active and bubbly.
• Step 2
  In a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, add 4 cups of flour, the salt, and oil.
• Step 3
  Pour the liquid into the flour mixture and mix on low speed. Add remaining flour 1/4 cup at a time until the dough pulls away from the bowl.
• Step 4
  Continue to knead the dough in the bowl until the dough is smooth.
• Step 5
  Oil a bowl and add the dough to the bowl. Cover with a dish towel or plastic wrap and let sit 1 hour.
• Step 6
  Roll the dough out on a floured surface and divide it in half. Roll the dough into a rectangle and place it on a baguette pan or baking sheet.
• Step 7
  Cover and let rise another hour.
• Step 8
  Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Use a sharp knife and cut slits in the top of the dough.
• Step 9
  Place the dough in the oven and throw in a few ice cubes and shut the oven. Bake 10 minutes.
• Step 10
  Mix the egg with a little water and brush it on the loaves.
• Step 11
  Place back in the oven for 10 more minutes or until nice and brown.
• Step 12
  Remove from the oven and let cool. Slice.
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