French baguette
Description
Delicious baked goods for the whole family. French baguette is a wonderful white bread that can be baked at home in the oven and enjoyed for a week. Preparing the dough will take several hours, while the baguette itself bakes for about half an hour. Serve with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup of warm water and 1/4 cup of flour. Then add the dry yeast and wait until foam forms.
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Step 2
2. In another bowl, mix the remaining flour with salt.
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Step 3
3. Mix both mixtures using a whisk.
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Step 4
4. Gradually, while constantly stirring, add the remaining water to the mixture. A mixer can be used.
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Step 5
5. Wait a few minutes, then mix once again. If the dough sticks to your hands, add a little more flour.
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Step 6
6. Place the dough on a floured surface and knead by hand for 10-15 minutes.
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Step 7
7. Place the dough in a large bowl, cover with plastic wrap.
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Step 8
8. Cover with a towel, place in a warm spot, and let it rise for two hours. The dough will rise. After two hours, knead the dough again, return it to the bowl, cover with plastic wrap and a towel. The dough should rise a total of three times, doubling in size each time. The second and third rises will be faster.
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Step 9
9. Divide the dough into two or three parts. Roll each part into a thin pancake, then roll it up into a log.
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Step 10
10. Grease the baking sheet with vegetable oil, sprinkle with flour, and place the baguettes on top.
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Step 11
11. Cover the baguettes with a towel and let them rest for another 45 minutes.
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Step 12
12. Preheat the oven to 230 degrees. Make cuts on the baguette.
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Step 13
13. Place the baking sheet with baguettes in the oven. Put a bowl of water on the bottom to provide sufficient moisture in the oven. Remove the bowl after 10 minutes.
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Step 14
14. As soon as you remove the water (after 10 minutes), reduce the oven temperature to 180 degrees. Bake the baguettes for 20 minutes.