I love a good bread! Usually I don’t eat a lot of bread because I watch my carb intake, however when I do eat it, I love it fresh from the oven. Then I slab on some butter and enjoy! This Rustic French Baguette recipe is from my husband’s grandfather. I was going through some old cookbooks and found this and was so surprised that it was from him. I couldn’t wait to get in the kitchen to try it out and I’m so happy I did. This bread is crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside which is the perfect french baguette. I hope you enjoy this as much as we do and I can’t wait to pass this recipe down to my kids.

Rustic French Baguettes

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 package instant yeast
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 1/2 – 3 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon salt

Egg wash

1 egg white
1 tablespoon water

Instructions

Combine the water, yeast, and sugar; allow to proof until foamy.
Then add the salt and flour; knead for about 5 minutes.
Place in an oiled bowl and allow to rise until doubled.
Punch down the dough then place on a lightly floured surface and roll into a rectangle.
Cut dough in half, creating two rectangles.
Roll up each half of dough tightly, tapering the ends.
Place 3 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet.
Make deep diagonal slashes across loaves every 2 inches.
Cover, and let rise in a warm place for 30 to 40 minutes, or until doubled in size.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Mix egg white with water; brush over tops of loaves.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Slice, serve and enjoy!