Traditional Baguette

Nothing is better than starting a beautiful morning with a freshly baked crusty and chewy baguette. This easy to make bread pairs perfectly with almost everything and a hot favourite with everyone.

INGREDIENTS

DoughQuantity
Wheat flour250g
Water175ml
Salt4.5g
Saf-instant® Red Instant Dry Yeast2.5g

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Saf-instant® Red

PREPARE THE DOUGH

  1. Place all ingredients into the mixer and mix the ingredients for 4 minutes on low speed and 6 minutes on high speed.

SHAPING

  1. Pre-shape the dough, cover and let it rest for 15 minutes.
  2. Flatten the dough slightly and fold it to the shape of a baguette approximately 35cm in length.
  3. Cover the dough lightly and let it rest 60 – 90 minutes at room temperature.

BAKING

  1. Preheat your oven at 220°C.
  2. With a sharp knife, score the surface of the dough.
  3. Place a bowl of water and bake for 18 minutes.
  4. Let it cool before serving.