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Baguette Recipe

Homemade Baguette Recipe: Your Easy Path to Bakery Freshness

This Homemade Baguette Recipe transforms simple ingredients into a classic French loaf, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
First Rise 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 3 baguettes
Course: Best Recipes
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon salt essential for flavor
  • 1 tablespoon sugar helps activate yeast
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast can use fresh yeast at a different ratio
  • 1.5 cups warm water keep at about 110°F (43°C)
For Dusting
  • 1 cup cornmeal or flour to prevent sticking on baking surfaces

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Stand mixer (optional)
  • Baking sheet
  • Cast-iron skillet
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Easy Homemade Baguette
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and sugar until blended.
  2. Dissolve yeast in warm water and let sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.
  3. Pour the yeast mixture into the flour mixture and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Shape into a ball and place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled.
  6. Refrigerate dough overnight for deeper flavor, if desired.
  7. Bring the dough to room temperature, divide and shape into long ropes.
  8. Place shaped dough on a dusted baking sheet, cover, and let rise until puffy.
  9. Preheat oven to 475°F, placing a cast-iron skillet on the bottom rack.
  10. Slash tops of loaves and pour hot water into the skillet to create steam.
  11. Bake baguettes for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  12. Cool on wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1baguetteCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gIron: 5mg

Notes

Store baguette in a paper bag for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.

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