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Crusty French Baguettes

Crusty French Baguettes are long, thin loaves characterized by a crispy crust, and a fluffy delicious crumb.
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Course Bread

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups white flour
  • 1 tablespoon instant yeast
  • 1⅓ cups warm water
  • 1½ teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened

Instructions
 

  • Combine 1⅓ cups flour and the yeast with 3/4 cups warm water until you have a thick batter. Mix well for two minutes or so. Let rest overnight, or at least 5 hours.
  • Add the remaining 2⅔ cups of flour, the salt, butter, and 3/4 cups water. Mix well until you have a soft dough.
    Let rest 1 hour.
  • Roll dough into 2 baguettes (or one long one if you have a large enough baking pan. Place on baking pan and let rest 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 425° F. Before putting in the oven, slash with lame in a diagonal across each loaf. Brush with water for a crispier crust. Bake 25-30 minutes. Cool on a rack.