Baguette-Style "French Sticks"

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   Knead the dough very well to incorporate lots of air.

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   Leave the dough to rise to 1.5 to 2 times in bulk.

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   Punch down lightly so that you don't eliminate all the accumulated gases inside, and divide into portions.

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   Roll each portion into a ball and leave to rest for 10 minutes or so.

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   Form each ball into a long and thin French bread shape.

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   Line up the rolls so that they don't touch on oven sheets lined with kitchen parchment paper.

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   Leave to rise again to 1.5 to 2 times their original size.

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   When they have risen, score each roll on top once down the middle.

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   After slashing the tops, put the butter in a plastic bag, and squeeze out a thin line on each roll (or use margarine).

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    Mist generously with water, and bake for 15 minutes in a 250C oven.

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    I recommend eating them fresh out of the oven.

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    Here's another batch of them.

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    Baked for 15 minutes at 220C on the bottom rack of the oven.

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    Here's one I made another day.

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    Spread lots of marmalade on top.

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    Try them dipped in soup.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.