Homemade Artisan French Baguettes Ingredients • 375 g bread flour • 260 g warm water • 8 g salt • 3 g active dry yeast • 5 g sugar (1 tsp) ⸻ Instructions 1. Bloom the Yeast In a bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy. ⸻ 2. Mix the Dough Add bread flour and salt. Mix until a rough dough forms. ⸻ 3. Knead Knead 6–8 minutes (mixer) or 8–10 minutes (by hand) until smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky. ⸻ 4. First Rise Let rise at room temperature 1–1.5 hours, until doubled. ⸻ 5. Divide & Shape Divide into 3 equal pieces. Using your hands, gently roll and flatten each piece into a rectangle. Bring the long edges together and pinch to seal. Roll lightly to form baguettes. ⸻ 6. Second Rise Let rise 30–45 minutes, until slightly puffy. ⸻ 7. Score & Bake Preheat oven to 230°C. Score the tops with diagonal slashes. Bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown and crisp. #bröd #brød #baguette #frenchbread #bread