Baguette in the oven
Description
The baking is simple and quick. In general, as you can see, the recipe for baking baguettes in the oven is easy, but lazy housewives have no chance of making a truly light and airy delight. Here, effort is required—the more times you knead the dough and let it rise, the fluffier and airier your homemade baguettes will turn out in the oven.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. In warm, but not hot water, dissolve the yeast, salt, and sugar.
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Step 2
2. Sift the flour.
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Step 3
3. Gradually mix the flour into the leaven with yeast.
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Step 4
4. Mix until smooth, first with a spoon, then with your hands.
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Step 5
5. The dough should be firm and smooth.
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Step 6
6. Leave it in the pot, covered with a towel to avoid drafts, for about an hour.
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Step 7
7. The dough should double or triple in volume. Divide it into two parts.
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Step 8
8. Roll out each piece with a rolling pin and roll it up into a log. Make crosswise cuts on top.
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Step 9
9. Bake in a preheated oven for about 30 minutes at 240 degrees, until a golden crust forms.