Best Baguette Recipe
Classic homemade baguettes with crisp crust and airy interior.
Ingredients
- 3½ cups 440 g all-purpose flour or bread flour
- 1½ cups 360 ml warm water
- 2 tsp instant or active dry yeast
- 2 tsp salt
- Optional: extra flour for dusting
Instructions
- Mix dough and rise until doubled.
- Fold, divide, and shape baguettes.
- Proof briefly and score.
- Bake with steam until golden.
- Cool before slicing.
Notes
- Use steam for the crust
- Don’t over-flour
- Score confidently
- Best enjoyed fresh