Baguette Recipe
Honey-Sea Salt Butter, Basil Pesto Butter
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Ingredients
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Baguette
Honey-Sea Salt Butter
Basil Pesto Butter
Method
Baguette
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water (1.5 cups) and sugar (1 tsp). Sprinkle the active dry yeast (2 tsp) over the top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour (4 cups) and salt (2 tsp). Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add it to the flour mixture along with olive oil (1 tbs). Stir until a sticky dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- 4
First Rise
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
- 5
Shape the Baguette
After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into two equal pieces. Shape each piece into a long baguette form.
- 6
Second Rise
Place the shaped baguettes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with a damp cloth and let them rise for another 30-40 minutes.
- 7
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- 8
Bake the Baguette
Make several shallow slashes on the top of each baguette with a sharp knife. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crusty.
Honey-Sea Salt Butter
- 9
Prepare the Butter
In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter (1 cup) until creamy. Add honey (3 tbs) and sea salt (1 tsp), and mix well until fully incorporated.
- 10
Store the Butter
Transfer the honey-sea salt butter to a small serving dish or a jar and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Basil Pesto Butter
- 11
Prepare the Butter
In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter (1 cup) until creamy. Add basil pesto (4 tbs) and mix well until fully incorporated.
- 12
Store the Butter
Transfer the basil pesto butter to a small serving dish or a jar and refrigerate until ready to serve.