Baguette

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   1. In a large bowl dissolve yeast, sugar, salt and warm water. Let stand 10 minutes.

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   2. Stir in 4 cups flour. Turn out onto floured surface. Lift and turn dough which is very soft, until it sticks enough to knead. Add more flour if necessary. Knead 10 minutes or until smooth and elastic.

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   3. Put in clean bowl, cover and let rise in warm place until doubled (45 minutes).

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   4. Turn dough out onto floured surface, pat flat and dust with flour. Fold in half and then half again. Return to bowl and let rise 30 minutes.

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   5. Turn dough out onto floured surface, divide into 4 pieces.

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   6. Roll each piece into a ball and let rest 5 minutes. Shape each ball into an oval and roll up like a jelly roll.

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   7. Place on greased sheet. Let rise until almost double.

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   8. Brush loaves with well-beaten egg and water mixture.

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   9. Bake in 450 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes.

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