A crusty, golden baguette with a soft, airy crumb inside – the quintessential French bread that’s perfect for any occasion.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This classic French baguette recipe brings the charm of a Parisian bakery to your kitchen. With just four simple ingredients—flour, water, salt, and yeast—you’ll create an authentic, artisan bread that’s crusty on the outside and delightfully soft on the inside.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 3 ½ cups (450g) bread flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to aid fermentation)
- 1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast or instant yeast
- 1 ¼ cups (300ml) lukewarm water (about 105°F/40°C)
Optional Toppings
- Cornmeal for dusting the baking surface
- Water for brushing
Equipment Needed
- Large mixing bowl or stand mixer
- Bench scraper or sharp knife for scoring
- Baking sheet or baguette pan
- Parchment paper
- Clean kitchen towel
- Spray bottle with water