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FRENCH BAGUETTE

August 17, 2016 by Kushi 30 Comments

French Baguette is a popular thin roll of bread that has a specially light and crispy crust with soft chewy texture inside, and requires few basic ingredients to prepare.
French Baguettes

Hello friends, it is Wednesday again, and that means a new bread post on Cook With Kushi! My husband lovingly calls me a bread fanatic, and I gladly say touche! Deep down I am sure he knows he is the reason for me to be this way, because my experience with breads during my childhood was interesting to say the least – I will save these details for a future post. His love for bread dates back to his childhood, but after our wedding he has got me hooked onto it as well.

I bake fresh loaves of bread almost every day, because we like to pair it with most of our meals, and baking at home gives me full control on ensuring that we are eating healthy without compromising on the deliciousness. Recently as I was going through the list of breads that I have posted on this blog, I realized that I haven’t yet posted a recipe for french baguette, except for the no-knead version!

French Baguettes

At our home we love french baguettes not just because its interior is soft and airy, like a cotton ball, but mainly for its light and crispy crust. It pairs extremely well with a bowl of soup or pasta, or something as simple as a drizzle of olive oil or softened butter.

This also make awesome bruschetta for any dinner party. So here I present my kitchen’s superstar bread – French Baguette. The recipe call for the use of very simple ingredients, and is very simple to prepare. My secret to giving this bread its signature crispy crust is to add about 1/2 cup of ice cubes to a preheated skillet while baking the bread. One may also choose to spritz the bread a fine mist of water. Get as creative as possible with the shapes & designs. Do give this recipe a try and let me know how it turned out.

Preparation time : 3 hours
Serves : 4 baguettes

French Baguettes

Ingredients for French Baguette

Lukewarm water – 1 1/2 cups
Active dry yeast – 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp)
Sugar – 1 tsp
Salt – 1 tsp
All purpose flour / Maida – 3 1/2 cups + 1/4 cup for dusting
Oil – for greasing the bowl

Steps to prepare French Baguette

Step I

  • In a large bowl add luke warm water, sugar, and a packet of active dry yeast. Let it sit until its foamy, which indicates that the yeast has activated. This should take about 10 minutes.
  • To this add salt, and about 3 1/2 cups of flour in increments, using your hands mix the flour mixture till it comes together as a soft ball of dough.
  • Then knead the dough for about 15 mins by hand or using a stand mixer on low speed with a dough hook attachment. The dough should be elastic and smooth and soft to touch. Transfer this to a greased bowl.
  • Cover and let it rest in a warm draft free space (microwave oven) until it doubles in size. This should take about 1 hour.

Step II

  • Transfer the risen dough from the bowl to a well dusted working surface and lightly punch the dough to remove any air pockets.
  • Divide the dough into 3 to 4 equal portions, and then roll it to form the shape of baguettes.
  • Transfer the rolled baguettes to silicone lined baking sheets, and cover with a kitchen towel and let the rolls rest for about 30 minutes or until doubled in size.

Step III

  • At this stage place a cast iron skillet at the bottom rack of an oven and preheat it to 475 degree F.
  • After the rolls have doubled in size, use a sharp razor or knife to score desired patterns.
  • Transfer this rolls to the middle rack in the oven. Fill the cast iron skillet on the bottom rack with about 1/2 cup of ice cubes or water. The steam generated allows the bread to develop light and crispy crust. Bake for about 25 to 30 mins or until done.
  • French baguettes are now ready. Serve it along with a side of olive oil vinaigrette or soft butter. Enjoy!

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Comments

  1. swathi

    August 17, 2016 at 10:48 pm

    Delicious baugette, still I am not comfortable making it as it is requires lots of expertise. you did wonderful job.

    Reply
    • Kushi

      August 31, 2016 at 6:03 pm

      Thank you Swathi 🙂

      Reply
  2. GiGi Eats

    August 18, 2016 at 12:39 am

    I just want to lay my head on these loaves and then take bites. I adore, ADORE I tell you, FRENCH BREAD!!!!!!!!! I subsisted on it for the first 10 years of my life, no joke!

    Reply
    • Kushi

      August 31, 2016 at 6:02 pm

      Thank you Gigi 🙂

      Reply
  3. amrita

    August 18, 2016 at 6:34 am

    wow…they look so perfect

    Reply
    • Kushi

      August 23, 2016 at 5:54 pm

      Thank you Amrita 🙂

      Reply
  4. David @ Spiced

    August 18, 2016 at 7:46 am

    Kushi, I just want to come live in your kitchen on Wednesdays…your breads always look amazing! I love a good French baguette, and I seriously could make a meal out of just a baguette and soft cheese. (I’ve totally done that before…many times!) Your baguettes look perfect…and is that a pain d’epi that I see there? Impressive!!

    Reply
    • Kushi

      August 23, 2016 at 5:56 pm

      Thank you so much David 🙂

      Reply
  5. Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness

    August 18, 2016 at 8:17 am

    The French baguettes look perfect. I love eating bread and making bread too.

    Reply
    • Kushi

      August 23, 2016 at 5:56 pm

      Thank you Dawn 🙂

      Reply
  6. Puja Darshan

    August 18, 2016 at 9:30 am

    Mmmmm Delicious baugette, but I’ve never made it at home. Good for breakfast!!!

    Reply
    • Kushi

      August 23, 2016 at 5:57 pm

      Thank you Puja 🙂

      Reply
  7. Monica

    August 18, 2016 at 9:49 am

    There’s nothing like a good baguette! Kudos to you for baking it and they look wonderful! Please pass the baguette and butter. : )

    Reply
    • Kushi

      August 23, 2016 at 5:57 pm

      Thank you Monica 🙂

      Reply
  8. Nish Kitchen

    August 18, 2016 at 9:59 am

    The bread looks so perfect, Kushi. Awesome!

    Reply
    • Kushi

      August 23, 2016 at 5:57 pm

      Thank you dear 🙂

      Reply
  9. Renee Sitavich

    August 18, 2016 at 6:13 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing this in a easy to understand manner. Most write-ups I’ve found for baguettes have me so confused that I’m too afraid to try it and I’m not new to making bread. I think your secret is in the cast iron skillet – not just for the steam to create the crust, but because it can help your oven maintain an even temperature which is crucial to good bread making. I am on track to working a half day tomorrow and hope to have this bread in the oven while I’m cleaning the house.

    Reply
    • Kushi

      August 23, 2016 at 5:59 pm

      You are exactly right 🙂 Thank you so much!

      Reply
  10. Priya Santhamohan

    August 18, 2016 at 10:38 pm

    Priya @asmallbite
    Looks perfect and delicious…

    Reply
    • Kushi

      August 23, 2016 at 6:05 pm

      Thank you Priya 🙂

      Reply
  11. Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie

    August 19, 2016 at 1:32 am

    Wow, this bread looks ah-mazing, Kushi! You are such a master bread maker! I’ve been wanting to make homemade baguettes for a long time and I love how simple your tutorial is. Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • Kushi

      August 23, 2016 at 6:06 pm

      Thank you Joscelyn 🙂

      Reply
  12. Sindhiya

    August 19, 2016 at 6:08 am

    Baguettes look perfect!!!

    Reply
    • Kushi

      August 23, 2016 at 6:07 pm

      Thank you Sindhiya 🙂

      Reply
  13. Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen

    August 19, 2016 at 1:55 pm

    Who doesn’t love French baguette? And homemade are the BEST! They look fantastic, Kushi.

    Reply
    • Kushi

      August 23, 2016 at 6:07 pm

      Thank you Anu 🙂

      Reply
  14. Sangita

    September 9, 2016 at 7:47 am

    Could any other oven proof dish be used instead of a cast skillet for water steaming

    Reply
    • Kushi

      September 9, 2016 at 10:38 am

      Yes, you can:-) Do let me know how this turned out!

      Reply
  15. Allison

    October 17, 2016 at 1:59 am

    Do you have a gluten free version?

    Reply
    • Kushi

      October 17, 2016 at 10:52 pm

      Right now I don’t have any. I will soon try one and post it

      Reply

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