Here is a video on how to make perfect French baguettes with L'Epicure Catering.
Simple and easy process for a huge satisfaction! Get into it!
Ingredients:
4 cups strong white flour OR 700g
3 tsp instant dried yeast OR 12g
3 tsp salt OR 15g
2 cups room temperature water OR 450g
Mix all ingredients and let to rise for 2 to 3hours covered with a damp cloth or until doubled in size. (you can leave it 12 or 24h for even better fermentation).
After first rise, knead your dough for 7 to 10 min then cover with damp cloth again for 2 to 3 hours.
When doubled in size, transfer to bench top and separate in 3 balls (3 baguettes).
Shape by rolling like play-doh to form the characteristic baguette shape.
Place on a floured cloth and cover. Let proof for 30min.
In the meantime, turn you oven on at 230C with a roasting pan filled with boiling water inside your oven to create steam.
Score the top with a sharp blade and place in the oven for 25min.
Enjoy!
