How to make Baguette: Homemade French Bread

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp water

Directions:

1. Mix the flour, salt, sugar and dry yeast together.

1. Gradually add the warm water to the dry ingredient.
2. Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until soft and elastic (add a few drops of water if needed while kneading).
3. Let rise for 40-60 minutes or until the dough doubles in size.
4. To shape the baguettes, divide the dough in half and each half into a rectangle. Roll the rectangle on itself starting from the longer edge. Pinch the dough on the edges to seal. Cut 3 or 4 times the baguettes with a sharp knife.
5. Let rise 20-30 minutes.
6. Beat the egg yolk and tablespoon of water and brush the baguettes with it.
7. Bake at 350F for 20 minutes.

This Recipe Makes 8 servings
Nutritional Information for 1 serving (2.5oz):