This bread machine French bread recipe makes warm baguettes great eaten fresh from the oven. Use them to make sub sandwiches, etc.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups bread flour
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons bread machine yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- cooking spray
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon water
Directions
Step 1
Place flour, 1 cup water, sugar, yeast, and salt into a bread machine pan in the order recommended by manufacturer. Select Dough cycle; press Start.
Step 2
While the cycle is running, grease a bowl and cookie sheet with cooking spray; set them aside.
Step 3
When the cycle is complete, place dough in the greased bowl, turning to coat all sides.
Step 4
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes. Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.
Step 5
Punch down dough and transfer to a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 16-x12-inch rectangle. Cut dough in half, creating two 8-x12-inch rectangles. Roll up each half of dough tightly, beginning at a long side, pounding out any air bubbles as you go. Roll gently back and forth to taper ends.
Step 6
Place 3 inches apart on the greased cookie sheet. Make deep diagonal slashes across loaves every 2 inches or one lengthwise slash on each loaf. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 30 to 40 minutes.
Step 7
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 8
Mix egg yolk with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl; brush over tops of loaves.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
Editor’s Note:
For tips, see our article on Forming and Baking Baguettes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
---|---|
Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 113 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat1g | 1% |
Saturated Fat0g | 1% |
Cholesterol17mg | 6% |
Sodium196mg | 9% |
Total Carbohydrate22g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 3% |
Total Sugars1g | |
Protein4g | |
Calcium7mg | 1% |
Iron1mg | 8% |
Potassium40mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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