Easy French Baguettes (no special equipment required!)

Name: Easy French Baguettes (no special equipment required!)
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, French
Ingredients: 450 g bread flour (12-14 g protein); 50 g whole wheat flour (or more white flour); 10 g fresh yeast (or 4 g active dry yeast); 350 g water; 10 g salt

10 steps

Updated at: Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:42:29 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

High

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories300.1 kcal (15%)

Total Fat1.4 g (2%)

Carbs60.9 g (23%)

Sugars0.3 g (0%)

Protein9.9 g (20%)

Sodium648.2 mg (32%)

Fiber3 g (11%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

450gbread flour

12-14 g protein

50gwhole wheat flour

or more white flour

10gfresh yeast

active

350gwater

10gsalt

Instructions

Step 1

In a bowl mix all ingredients until well combined, then let it sit for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Do a set of stretch & folds, rest for 30 minutes, do a 2nd set of stretch & folds and rest for another 30 minutes, do one more set of stretch & folds.

Step 3

Cover the bowl with a lid, then place in the fridge and ferment for 12-24 hours.

Step 4

Preheat a baking tray (or pizza stone/steel) to 250°C.

Step 5

Using a dough scraper release the dough from the bowl and place it on a well floured surface. Try to deflate it as little as possible.

Step 6

Cut the dough into about 4-6 pieces and preshape into rough rectangles.

Step 7

To shape the baguettes fold one side to the middle, then fold the other side onto the middle and fold again to seal the edges and create more tension. Thinly press and roll out the edges.

Step 8

Place the baguettes on a piece of baking paper and let them proof for 20-30 minutes.

Step 9

Carefully transfer them to the preheated baking tray. Score using a razor blade or sharp knife. Bake at 250°C (preferably with steam in the first 8-10 minutes) for 15-20 minutes until golden-brown.

Step 10

Let them cool for at least 30-60 minutes (if you can 😉).