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!