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How to Make Baguette at Home (Homemade French Bread Recipe)

by Shristi Patni
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Baguette has a crisp crust and longish shape. It is one of the most consumed breads in France. This attractive bread is used to make a number of snacks and starters. 

 

Here are a few common starters and snacks that are made using baguette:

  • Veg Club Sandwich
  • Cherry Tomato and Avocado Crostini
  • Classic Garlic Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread
  • Paneer Tikka Sandwich
  • Cherry Tomato and Ricotta Sandwich
  • Paneer and Tomato Open Toast.
  • Mini Pizzas with Mini Pepperoni
  • Dill, Cream Cheese and Smoked Salmon Baguettes
  • Cheesy Brussels Sprouts
  • Cranberry Brie

 

It doesn’t matter if you’re baking or buying Baguette, you need to know the basic baguette essentials. 

 

Good Baguette Vs. Bad Baguette

Here are five things to look for that differentiates a good baguette from a bad one. 

 

#1. Crispy Crust

Begin by holding the baguette close to your ear. Slightly squeeze the crust and listen to the sound. Does it create a symphony of crackle or a shattering sound? 

Add to your shopping cart only if it “sings like a bird.”

 

#2. Colour Code

Your baguette’s colour says a lot about its quality. If it’s brown and yellow, it means it has the required caramelization.

 

#3. What’s Inside?

Cut the baguette and notice the colours. A perfect baguette will have a rich cream colour whereas a poorly made baguette will have a white colour. 

 

#4. Holy Holes

Pay attention to the number and size of holes on your loaf. Big and small holes all over the bread are evidence that the dough rose or has proofed properly.

 

#5. Smell 

What does your baguette smell like? The best way to do this is to put it in front of your nose and push it to see if you can smell 100 different flavours. 

 

Making Baguette at Home

Don’t let the recipe scare you, it looks complicated but is not. We assure you that if you follow our instructions properly, you’ll have a beautiful and irresistible baguette in no time!

At step 10, remember to make light incisions. Devour the baguette right away or store it in an air-tight container for up to 2 days.

 

How to Make Baguette at Home (Homemade French Bread Recipe)

Baguette (Homemade French Bread Recipe)

Baguette has a crisp crust and longish shape. It is one of the most consumed breads in France. This attractive bread is used to make a number of snacks and starters.
5 from 168 votes
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Prep Time 4 hrs
Baking Time 45 mins
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine French
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • A pinch of salt
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • 1½ tsp dry yeast
  • 2¼ cups of plain flour and some more (for rolling)

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, combine together 2 tablespoons of warm water with yeast. Cover and keep aside for 15 minutes.
  • Mix the yeast mixture with salt and plain flour. Use warm water to knead into a sticky loose dough.
  • Transfer this dough to a deep greased bowl. Cover using a damp muslin cloth. Keep the bowl in a warm place for 40-45 minutes.
  • Use plain flour to lightly dust your fingers. Loosen the dough by scraping the sides of the bowl. Pull and fold the dough 6-8 times before covering with the damp muslin cloth. Keep the bowl in the warm place for at least 2 hours.
  • Lightly dust your surface using plain flour. Pull and fold the dough 4-6 times but don’t knead it.
  • Use a sharp knife to equally divide the dough into 2 portions. Keep one dough portion aside.
  • Pat the dough to form a rectangle before rolling it to make a 12” (300 mm) cylindrical roll. Pinch the sides and edges all over to seal tightly.
    Baguette rolled out
  • Repeat step number 7 and 8 with the remaining dough.
  • Place both the rolls on a dusted baking tray. Cover them with the damp muslin cloth. Let them rest for an hour.
  • Remove the cloth. Use a sharp knife to make 2-3 light incisions. Fill an aluminium bowl with water and keep it in the lower shelf of the oven.
    Baguette incision
  • Bake the baguettes for 25-30 minutes on 250°C. Brush a little water on both the rolls after every interval of 10 minutes.
  • Remove once the baguettes become crisp and golden brown in colour. Cool completely before serving or storing them.
    Baked baguette
Keyword Baguette, Baguettes, French Bread

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do you make baguettes from scratch?

Follow our easy recipe to have freshly baked, fabulous baguettes. All you need are a handful of ingredients to get started. 

 

How do you make a baguette?

Shaping and baking baguettes are easy if you follow our step-by-step instructions mentioned above. 

 

How do you get the perfect crust on a baguette?

The secret to getting the perfect crust is to place a small bowl of water below the baguettes while they’re baking. Alternatively, you can also preheat the oven after placing the bowl of water at the bottom of your oven. Allow the steam to fill the oven before placing the baguettes to get that beautiful crust.

 

Also, try our Sensational Thanksgiving Apricot Chocolate Tart

 

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Homemade French Bread Recipe

168 thoughts on “How to Make Baguette at Home (Homemade French Bread Recipe)”

  1. 5 stars
    Love it…and pictures as well. I made these today!! They were incredible. soft and crispy.
    This Baguette is useful for many snacks .Thanks for sharing this homemade Baguette recipe.

  2. 5 stars
    After watching “Emily in Paris” all I wanted to do was go to France and try their food. For now I can’t go to France but I would LOVE to try Baguette! Can’t wait to try ALL the recipes with Baguette. Mercie F and B Recipes!

  3. 5 stars
    Followed the recipe exactly! Weighing all components. The taste and the crunch is fantastic 😀

  6. 5 stars
    I was surprised that baguettes could be made at home! This recipe is great. My bread came out so crispy and crunchy.

  10. 5 stars
    I tried this recipe , I had never eaten such a delicious ,soft and chewy baguette in my whole life , wonderful recipe , thankyou very much .

  12. 5 stars
    Bake it to taste the joy of it, and the spongy texture will make you fall in love with it.

  13. 5 stars
    Baked this at home and got the perfect aroma and texture. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

  14. 5 stars
    After trying this at home, never wanna go outside for it….. Just loved it! Thank you so much!!

  23. 5 stars
    Our taste buds also deserve some kind of relaxing therapy! And this recipe is perfect for that purpose.

  27. 5 stars
    I tried this recipe and it was delicious I ate it with butter and it tasted like heaven!

  34. 5 stars
    I have tried the recipe. it is so soft and crispy and has a great flavor.

  38. 5 stars
    Our taste buds deserve some kind of relaxing therapy! And this recipe is perfect for that purpose.

  42. 5 stars
    I’ve never made any kind of bread before but this recipe was so easy to follow and precise that my baguettes were beautiful and tasty!:)

  44. 5 stars
    I never thought I could make my own french bread at home. And honestly, if you follow the instructions, you won’t feel the difference between your homemade bread and the market-bought bread.

  55. 5 stars
    Thank you for sharing such a delicious recipe for baguette. Very tasty and crispy.

  59. 5 stars
    This makes me feel so good about making your own bread, rather than buying it. Also thank you for sharing the difference between good and bad one.

  61. 5 stars
    Finally found an easy and step by step recipe for a perfect baguette!❤

  64. 5 stars
    They turned out exactly as the recipe said they would! Crunchy crust but soft on the inside. 😋😋

  66. 5 stars
    We tried this recipe at home. Turned out to be incredible, be it taste or process.

  69. 5 stars
    This is my favourite classic baguette recipe. I love the flavour, and the dough is easy to make.

  70. 5 stars
    Yummy…..crusty….crunchy…what to say it’s amazing. This is something I love making!

  73. 5 stars
    Thank you for sharing this. Never thought I would come across such an easy and tasty recipe. Yummy like the ones I order from bakeries.

  74. 5 stars
    Reading this made me want to try it at home quickly. It turned out to be fantastic!! I would highly recommend trying this.

  87. 5 stars
    It looks so delicious and pictures as well as…. I am looking forward to trying this recipe !!!

  109. 5 stars
    I’m a very health conscious person nd i got what i was looking for ..🌾👌👌

  132. 5 stars
    Very nice recipe, really easy to follow and looking forward to finally getting a decent baguette to eat…😋💗

  154. 5 stars
    Thank you for sharing the procedure of making a crispy and crunchy homemade baguette recipe.❤

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