
Italian baguette
Description
The recipe won’t take much time. For kneading the dough, you can confidently use a bread machine or a stand mixer with the right attachments. You can use milk instead of water; both dry and fresh yeast will work. It goes well with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1

Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2

Add dry yeast and 65 grams of flour to warm water (60 ml).
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Step 3

Mix and cover the sponge with plastic food wrap. Place it in a warm spot for 10–15 minutes.
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Step 4

Then remove the film.
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Step 5

Pour in the remaining warm water.
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Step 6

Add salt. Mix.
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Step 7

Then add the remaining flour.
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Step 8

Knead the dough and leave it in a warm place for an hour.
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Step 9

When it has risen, punch it down by hand.
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Step 10

Shape the baguette by simply stretching the dough. Place it on the baking sheet right away.
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Step 11

Place the baking sheet in an oven preheated to 190°C for 20–25 minutes.
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Step 12

Italian baguette is ready!