Food Nanny Baguette Recipe – Easy French Baguette at Home

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Bake the famous Food Nanny baguette at home—crisp crust, tender center, and simple ingredients for bakery-quality bread.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Rise Time; divided30

Total Time1

Course: Bread

Cuisine: French

Keyword: bread recipe, French bread, Homemade French Baguette

Servings: loaves of bread

Calories: 94kcal

Author: Lois

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Combine ½ cup of the water, the yeast and 1 teaspoon of sugar in a bowl. Stir to combine. Let the mixture stand for about 5 minutes or until it's bubbly.
In the bowl of your Kitchen Aid Mixer, blend the flour, salt and the other 1 teaspoon of sugar.
Add the yeast mixture.
Gradually add the remaining cup of warm water; slowly until the dough starts to form a ball and pull away from the sides of the bowl.
Set a kitchen timer for 5 minutes and allow the machine to knead the dough adding a little bit of flour if the dough looks too sticky.
Turn the dough out onto a floured board and shape it into a ball.
Place the ball into a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a clean dishtowel.
Let the dough rest in a warm environment for 20 - 30 minutes.
Punch the dough down and turn it out onto a floured bowl.
Divide the dough in half and shape into the shape of a baguette or a long log about 14 inches long.
Grease a baguette pan with non-stick cooking spray and place the loaves in the pan; seam side down. Using a sharp knife, score both loaves down the middle. Cover with a dish towel and place in a warm area to rise for 15 minutes
Preheat the oven to 450°F while the dough is rising.
Place an oven-safe pan on the bottom rack of the oven and fill with water. This will create steam while the baguettes bake.
Using a sharp knife, score both loaves down the middle. Place the pan in the oven and bake for about 15 minutes or until they have a hollow sound when you tap them.

Tips

Check that the water is 105–115 °F before adding yeast and stir in a teaspoon of sugar to help it activate.
Knead the dough for a full 5 minutes, adding a little flour if it seems sticky.
Use a baking dish filled ¾ full of water on the oven’s bottom rack to create steam for a crisp crust.

Storage & Make Ahead

Freeze baked baguettes for up to 3 months wrapped in plastic and placed in a freezer-safe bag.
Thaw overnight or at room temperature, then reheat at 350 °F for 10–15 minutes to restore the crisp crust.
Refresh leftovers by placing directly on a hot oven rack for about 5 minutes.