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    Home » Recipes » Winter

    Easy Homemade Baguette Recipe

    Published: Oct 27, 2021 · Modified: Feb 3, 2022 by Nicole · This post may contain affiliate links · 17 Comments

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    This quick and easy homemade french baguette recipe is simple to make and the hands on time is fast! It's beautiful and delicious, crusty on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Try a baguette with cheese or butter or used as sandwich bread. I love to make this and take it to potlucks, or have it as an appetizer when people are coming to dinner.

    baguette with butter.

    Long and thin crispy French bread, these are so yummy and delicious! It's the perfect side with chicken and salad or soup or really anything. It's very easy to make and has the best texture! For other fun bread finds, check out our Best Ever Dinner Rolls or our yummy Pumpkin Chocolate Swirl Bread!

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    • Easy Homemade Baguette Recipe

    Ingredients

    • water
    • sugar
    • fast-acting yeast
    • salt- table salt or pink himalayan
    • olive oil
    • all-purpose flour
    • egg (for egg wash)

    Instructions

    yeast warm water and sugar proofing.

    1. Combine warm water, sugar and yeast in a liquid measuring cup. Proof by allowing to activate and bubble for about 5 minutes. There should be quite a bit of foam on the top. If not, dump it out and try again. It's extremely important to have active yeast. Pour liquid in a bread maker or bowl of a stand mixer with a dough hook, then add 4 cups flour, salt and oil. Mix on low speed until combined (or press start on the dough setting on the bread mixer).

    kneaded dough ready to rise.

    2. Add in the remaining 1- 1 ½ cups flour, starting with 1 cup. The dough should form a soft ball and pull away from the sides of the bowl. Knead for 5 minutes until the dough is elastic-y and smooth. If the dough sticks to the sides of the bowl, add flour 2 Tablespoons at a time until it pulls away. Lightly spray with cooking spray and cover with a kitchen towel (or just leave in closed bread maker). Allow to rise until doubled in size, 40-60 minutes. No longer or the dough will be too sticky.

    how to form baguettes.

    3.Turn the dough onto a lightly greased surface and divide in half. I use a kitchen scale, but you can also just eyeball it the best you can. Stretch and pat or gently roll each half into a rectangle, about 5 inches wide and 18 inches long. Roll up length wise and press down gently to push out any air pockets. Pinch the ends and tuck the ends under.

    formed baguettes.

    4. Transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet and place spaced apart from each other. Allow to rise another 30 minutes. Using an extremely sharp knife, make slashes diagonally across the top of the bread. If you don't have a super sharp knife, make the slashes before rising so as not to flatten the rise.

    baked baguettes on a pan.

    5. Bake at 415. Put the bread in the oven and throw in a handful of ice cubes (5-8) on the bottom, quickly closing the oven door. Bake for 20 minutes. While baking, whisk egg together in a small bowl. At minute 12, pull out the loaves and spread with egg wash. Return them to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes. The bread will be done when it's deep golden and sounds hollow when turned over and thumped on the bottom with the end of a wooden spoon.

    Hint: How are baguettes made? There is a key secret to getting that chewy crusty exterior: ice! Throw a handful of ice cubes (5-8 cubes) on the bottom of the oven as you put in the bread. It creates some steam that gives it that crusty exterior we all love to love. How do you get that golden brown crust? A simple egg wash about 12 minutes into bake time will do the trick.

    Substitutions:

    • honey- 1 teaspoon of honey may be used instead of table sugar during yeast activation.

    Variations:

    • Garlic & Rosemary: add 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder and 2 Tablespoons fresh rosemary to the dough for an Italian flavor.
    • Parmesan: Add 1 teaspoon garlic powder to the dough. After adding the egg wash at minute 12, cover in a thick layer of fresh grated parmesan cheese.
    • Honey and Thyme- Add 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme to the dough. After it's done baking, chop another 1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme into 2 Tablespoons honey and drizzle over the top of the the loaves.

    Equipment:

    • bread machine -or-
    • stand mixer with dough hook
    • baking sheet

    Top Tips

    The ice at the bottom of the oven gives the crust the chewy crusty texture. The egg wash gives it the deep golden glossy color. If you let the dough rise longer than an hour, it will get sticky and be difficult to work with.

    Storage

    Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days for the best texture.

    Reheat in the microwave for a few seconds, or in a preheated oven for 3-4 minutes.

    To Freeze: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw to room temperature then reheat in an oven preheated to 375* for 5-6 minutes before serving.

    How to shape baguette?

    Roll into a rectangle about 5x18. Roll up hot dog style with the seam at the bottom and pinch the ends under.

    How to toast Baguette?

    Our favorite way is to lightly butter both sides of a slice and toast it on a fry pan. Baguette slices can go in the toaster, but can be tricky to remove.

    How to soften a baguette?

    If a baguette is too hard and crusty, lightly dampen a tea towel and wrap it in the warm baguette. Leave for about 20-30 minutes and reheat again slightly.

    easy baguette bread on a cutting board.

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    Recipe

    a crusty baguette on a cutting board.

    Easy Homemade Baguette Recipe

    Nicole
    This Easy Baguette Recipe is the perfect texture and flavor. Crusty and chewy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside. Perfect to pair with soup or a great fall appetizer.
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    Prep Time 1 hr 40 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Servings 12
    Calories/serving 187 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 cups warm water
    • 2 teaspoons sugar
    • 1 packet yeast
    • 2 ½ teaspoons salt
    • 1 Tablespoon olive oil vegetable or avocado work too
    • 5- 5 ½ cups all purpose flour
    • 1 egg beaten for the egg wash

    Instructions
     

    • Combine warm water, sugar and yeast in a liquid measuring cup. Allow to activate and bubble for about 5 minutes.
    • Pour liquid in a bread maker or bowl of a stand mixer with a dough hook, then add 4 cups flour, salt and oil. Mix on low speed until combined (or press start on the dough setting on the bread mixer).
    • Add in the remaining 1- 1 ½ cups flour, starting with 1 cup. The dough should form a soft ball and pull away from the sides of the bowl.
    • Knead for 5 minutes until the dough is elastic-y and smooth. If the dough sticks to the sides of the bowl, add flour 2 Tablespoons at a time until it pulls away.
    • Lightly spray with cooking spray and cover with a kitchen towel (or just leave in closed bread maker). Allow to rise until doubled in size, 40-60 minutes.  
    • Turn the dough onto a lightly greased surface and divide in half.
    • Stretch and pat or gently roll each half into a rectangle, about 5 inches wide and 18 inches long.
    • Roll up length wise and press down gently to push out any air pockets. Pinch the ends and tuck the ends under.
    • Transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet and place spaced apart from each other. Allow to rise another 30 minutes.
    • Preheat the oven to 415* F after the first 15 minutes.
    • Using an extremely sharp knife, make slashes diagonally across the top of the bread. If you don't have a super sharp knife, make the slashes before rising so as not to flatten the rise.
    • Bake at 415*F. Put the bread in the oven and throw in a small handful of ice cubes (4-5) on the bottom, quickly closing the oven door.
    • Bake for 20 minutes. While baking, whisk egg in a small bowl. At minute 12, pull out and spread with egg wash, then return to the oven for an additional 8 minutes. The bread will be done when it's deep golden and sounds hollow when turned over and thumped on the bottom with the end of a wooden spoon.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. It won't go bad for a week, but the texture is always best fresh! 
    Reheat in an oven preheated to 375*F for 3-4 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 3slicesCalories: 187kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 7gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 491mgPotassium: 72mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 21IUVitamin C: 0.002mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 3mg
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    1. JCW

      November 11, 2021 at 9:25 am

      5 stars
      HOLY COW! It's as good as it looks. So crusty and so fluffy. I don't need to say more.

      Reply
    2. Kate

      December 01, 2021 at 2:30 am

      5 stars
      Made this french baguettes for our Sunday brunch and they were amazing and very easy! Fluffy inside with a crunchy exterior! Thank you!

      Reply
    3. Shelly

      December 07, 2021 at 3:51 am

      5 stars
      These turned out perfect! I'm not the best baker especially when it comes to bread, so I was really grateful for the step by step instructions and all the tips! Thank you for sharing the recipe!

      Reply
    4. Gina

      December 27, 2021 at 11:53 am

      5 stars
      So soft and fluffy on the inside, absolute perfection with some butter!

      Reply
    5. Colleen

      January 27, 2022 at 1:30 pm

      5 stars
      This was so easy, but turned out so good! We are having it with homemade soup tonight. Thank you!

      Reply
    6. Nicole

      January 31, 2022 at 8:42 pm

      5 stars
      This was so quick and easy to make. The active time making them was less than 10 minutes total. AWESOME. Crunchy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. My family loves it!

      Reply
      • Catherine

        April 11, 2022 at 7:41 am

        5 stars
        This recipe was easy to follow and the results were awesome.

        Reply
    7. Kathleen

      February 05, 2022 at 9:03 am

      5 stars
      Made these for dinner last night as we had a quick cold front come through! Making again for Easter! Delicious and easy and fresh baguette recipe!

      Reply
    8. Saif

      February 12, 2022 at 7:02 pm

      5 stars
      Baguette is one of my favorite bread. Glad I found this recipe in your website. Easy recipe to follow. It was so fresh and delicious!

      Reply
    9. Casey

      March 31, 2022 at 7:48 pm

      5 stars
      ICE??!! Who knew??!!!! That is a secret! I appreciated the detailed instructions for a bread making newbie like myself!! We will be making this yummy recipe again!

      Reply
    10. Jennifer

      April 03, 2022 at 10:11 am

      5 stars
      I love making my own bread and this recipe is a keeper! It is easy, and we all loved the flavor and texture. So crusty on the outside. I also like how it's soft and fluffy inside. I don't like my baguette dry on the inside, so this one was perfect.

      Reply
    11. Beth

      April 15, 2022 at 10:04 am

      5 stars
      I LOVE this recipe! I made it last weekend, and I'm making a batch of bread again this weekend. It goes fast when I make it.

      Reply
    12. Jenna

      April 17, 2022 at 8:58 pm

      5 stars
      This is one of the best bread recipes I have ever made! It’s one that I can slap some butter on it & eat with every meal.

      Reply
    13. Sherry Morris

      October 30, 2022 at 1:14 pm

      5 stars
      I don’t make bread. I’ve always failed at it. But this recipe was easy to follow, and the finished product was AMAZING! I can’t say enough about it. I made a olive oil dressing and we dipped it warm. To die for!!🥰🥰

      Reply
      • Nicole

        October 31, 2022 at 10:33 am

        Sherry, I am SO glad to hear it!! That was exactly my hope when creating this recipe- to make bread doable and approachable and delicious. Thank you for trying out the recipe.

        Reply
    14. SLD

      January 18, 2023 at 9:13 pm

      5 stars
      Easy instructions, wonderful results!! A real addition to any meal.

      Reply
      • Nicole

        January 19, 2023 at 1:49 pm

        Thanks! We're so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply

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