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Two beautifully baked brown French baguettes resting on a wooden cutting board
Rachel Ballinger

French Bread

You can bake this delicious French bread in one hour. Soft on the inside and crisp on the outside, it’s perfect for making garlic bread or serving with butter and jam.
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Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 2 Baguettes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: French
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon instant dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3-4 cups all-purpose flour

Method
 

  1. Mix and knead till dough is nice and smooth, about 5 minutes.
  2. Place dough on floured surface and make a rectangle. Cut the dough in half lengthwise and roll each piece to shape nice smooth loaves. Place in a baguette pan, cover with a towel, and let rise for 30 minutes.
  3. Using a serrated knife, cut 4-5 diagonal slits into the top of each loaf. Bake in preheated 425 degree oven for 20 minutes or until nicely browned on top and bottom.