French Baguette

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   1. Combine Sugar, Yeast and 1/4 cup of warm water (105-115 degrees) in a large bowl. Allow to sit until foamy. About 5 minutes.

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   2. In another bowl, mix together the flour and the salt.

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   3. Combine yeast mixture, the remaining warm water (1-3/4 cups), and half of the flour/salt mixture. Using your hands, mix until it forms a dough. Then, cover with a dish cloth and let sit at room temperature for 3 hours. It should triple in size.

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   4. Gently incorporate the rest of the flour/salt, using your hands.

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   5. Place on a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes. It should be supple and elastic when you stop kneading.

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   6. Cut dough into 3 parts and form each part into a long baguette and cut a slit in top lengthwise. Place on a baking sheet. Let sit for 20 minutes.

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   7. Preheat oven to 450u00b0F.

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   8. Place a bowl of water in the oven. Bake baguettes for about 25 minutes (maybe less, depending on your loaf size/shape).

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   Voila!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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