French Baguettes

1. 1

   Place water, flour, sugar, salt and yeast into bread machine and set to dough cycle.

2. 2

   Press start.

3. 3

   When the cycle is complete, place dough in a greased bowl and turn to coat.

4. 4

   Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Punch down on a lightly floured surface and roll into 16 x 12 inch rectangle.

6. 6

   Cut in half, creating two 8 x 12 inch rectangles.

7. 7

   Roll up each half tightly beginning at 12 inch side and pound out any bubbles as you go.

8. 8

   Roll gently back and forth to taper the end.

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   Place 3 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet.

10. 10

    Make diagonal slashes across the loaves or one lengthwise on each loaf.

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    Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.

12. 12

    Preheat oven to 375.

13. 13

    Mix egg yolk with 1 tbsp water and brush on loaves.

14. 14

    Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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