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Ingredients
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Baguette Ingredients
Butter
Method
Baguette Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- 5
Shape Baguettes
Punch down the dough and divide it into two equal pieces. Shape each piece into a long baguette.
- 6
Second Rise
Place the shaped baguettes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- 8
Score and Bake
Make several diagonal slashes on the top of the baguettes. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- 9
Cool
Remove from the oven and let the baguettes cool on a wire rack.
Butter Preparation
- 10
Prepare Butter
Let the unsalted butter sit at room temperature until soft and spreadable.