Best No Knead Baguette

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   ["In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water.", "Add sugar, salt, shortening, and 1 cup warm water; stir until dissolved.", "Add flour and stir until smooth.(you may knead, but it's not necessary).", "Cover and let rise in a draft-free, warm place for an hour or until doubled.", "Turn onto floured surface. Divide in half; let rest for 5 minutes.", "Roll each half into a 10""x8"" rectangle. Roll up from the long side; pinch along seam edges to seal.", "Place seam side down on oiled baking sheets sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover and let rise again until doubled, approximately 45 minutes.", "With a very sharp knife, make 5 diagonal cuts across the top of each loaf.", "Bake as directed or until lightly browned.", "Cool on wire racks."]

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