Ingredients
- ¾ cups warm water
- 1 package dry yeast 2 ¼ tsp
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 ½ cups plus 2 tablespoon flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl mix the warm water with the yeast and sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes - foam should form on the top.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the flour and salt. Gradually add the yeast mixture. Mix in stand mixer with dough hook until the dough becomes a smooth ball - approximately 5 minutes.
- Tip the dough out onto a lightly-floured surface and shape into two baguettes. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet. Cover and let it rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 200C (390F) fan-forced. Score each loaf down the middle to give it an authentic look. You could also make several scores on the diagonal.
- Pour water in a wide shallow tin and place it on the bottom rack of the oven.
- Bake the bread for 15 minutes. Half way through, brush the bread with melted butter.
Enjoy!
Notes
Makes 2 baguettes
This recipe can be halved to make just one loaf
Next time I make it I will halve or leave out the sugar - American bread tends to be a lot sweeter than our Aussie bread
This recipe can be halved to make just one loaf
Next time I make it I will halve or leave out the sugar - American bread tends to be a lot sweeter than our Aussie bread
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