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 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 dishtowel and place in a warm area to rise for 30 minutes

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees 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.