Description
Delicious mini baguettes with a crusty exterior and soft interior, perfect for beginners.
Ingredients
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- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2¼ teaspoons)
- ¾ cup warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large egg (beaten with 1 tablespoon water)
- 1 cup boiling water (for steam)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by mixing ¾ cup warm water, 1 teaspoon sugar, and yeast; let sit until foamy.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour and salt, make a well, and add yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Grease a bowl with olive oil, place dough inside, cover, and let it rise for about an hour until doubled in size.
- Punch down the risen dough, divide it into 4-6 pieces, and shape into mini baguettes.
- Let the shaped baguettes rise for 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 425°F (220°C), placing an empty shallow pan in the bottom rack.
- Brush egg wash over baguettes and score with diagonal slashes.
- Pour boiling water into the pan in the oven, and bake baguettes for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For a richer flavor, substitute olive oil with melted butter. You can also add herbs or cheese into the dough for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baguette
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: bread, baguettes, baking, easy recipes, vegetarian