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Simple Baguette
Crusty, airy baguettes with just four ingredients. The steam trick creates a bakery-quality crust at home.
Prep: 20 min · Cook: 22 min · Total: 3 hours4 servingsMedium4.7 (36 reviews)160 calories per serving
Last tested: 2026-09-10
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Servings4
📋 Ingredients
👩🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix flour, yeast, salt, and water. Knead 10 minutes until smooth.
- 2
Let rise 1.5-2 hours until doubled.
- 3
Divide into 4 pieces. Shape each into a 40cm/16-inch baguette.
- 4
Place on a lined baking sheet. Let rest 30 minutes.
- 5
Score with 3 diagonal cuts. Place a pan of hot water on the bottom rack of the oven.
- 6
Bake at 230°C/450°F for 20-22 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding.
- 7
Cool on a wire rack completely before slicing.
🔄 Swap Table
Original: Bread flour
Swap: All-purpose flour
Slightly less chewy
Original: Instant yeast
Swap: Active dry yeast (½ tsp)
Longer rise time
Original: Water
Swap: Beer (350ml)
Adds yeasty flavor
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