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Grease baguette pans or spray with vegetable spray.
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Sprinkle yeast over 1/2 c warm water and add 1 tsp. sugar.
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Stir to dissolve.
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Let stand until yeast is foamy, about 5 minutes. Combine flour, salt, 1 tsp. sugar, and yeast mixture in work bowl of food processor.
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With machine running, slowly add the 1/2 c warm water, adding more if necessary to form a soft ball.
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Let machine run for about 1 minute.
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(Add a few Tbsp. of flour if dough is too sticky.)
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Transfer dough to floured board and knead for several turns.
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(Not absolutely necessary if dough it to sticky to handle, or if you are in a hurry!)
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Divide dough in half and shape into 2 long, thin cylinders, about 8 inches long.
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Transfer to prepared pans and cut 3 or 4 diagonal slashes on top of each loaf with a razor blade.
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Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 450.
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Put bread into the oven and immediately toss 1/4 c cold water onto oven floor and close door. Bake for 10 minutes.
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Reduce heat to 400 and bake 15 minutes longer, or until loaves are golden brown.
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Transfer to a rack to cool.
