Great Baguette

1. 1

   Melt the yeast, sugar, 13 cup warm water in a bowl and set aside.

2. 2

   Mix the flours, salt, in a bowl, add the yeast mix, and then the water.

3. 3

   Mix the dough until smooth, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Let rise covered with a damp cloth for one hour.

5. 5

   Punch down, and divide into two or four loaves, then slice tops about 2 inch across, 1/4 inch deep.

6. 6

   Place in cold oven set to 350F (180C) F for one hour.

7. 7

   For crustier bread, place a pan of water on the bottom of the stove for first 30 minutes, then remove.

8. 8

   Also, you can brush the loaves with a mixture of egg-white and 1/2 cup water after 50 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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