French Bread, Baguette

French Bread made easy, no tricks, no special equipment needed...

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.
   
2. Gradually add the warm water to the dry ingredient.
   
3. Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until soft and elastic (add a few drops of water if needed while kneading).
   
4. Let rise for 40-60 minutes or until the dough doubles in size.
   
5. 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.
   
6. Let rise 20-30 minutes.
   
7. Beat the egg yolk and tablespoon of water and brush the baguettes with it.
   
8. Bake at 350F for 20 minutes.

French Bread, Baguette (Video Recipe)

This Recipe Makes 8 servings