No Knead Bread-Baguette
Ingredients
- 6 cups all-purpose flour)
(depending on a brand, you may need to add more flour
- 3 cups lukewarm water
- 2 tsp yeast
- 2 tsp salt
Directions
- 1
The night before, combine all ingredients together. First mix the dry ingredients together and then add water. Mix the ingredients until the dough comes together. Cover it with a plastic wrap and let it sit for 12-20 hours on the countertop.
- 2
The following day, the dough should be wet, sticky and bubbly. Generously flour your hands and the baking sheet.
- 3
Take the dough (if it sticks, apply more flour to your hands) and form a baguette shape. You will easily get atleast 2-3 baguettes. For tips on shaping the dough, watch this tutorial. Place it on a baking sheet and sprinkle a generous amount of flour on it. Score the top with a sharp knife and cover it with a towel. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 450 °F. You will need to have 2 shelves in an oven. Fill a deep baking pan with 2 cups of hot boiled water, and place it on the lower rack, inside your oven. This will make the bread crispy on the outside. Place the bread on the middle rack. Remove water from the oven after 10 minutes. Keep on baking the bread for another 30 minutes or until golden crispy brown.
No Knead Bread-Baguette
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About this Recipe
Tired of store-bought baguettes that lack that satisfying chew and crust? Imagine pulling a warm, golden-brown baguette from your own oven, its aroma filling your kitchen—all without the back-breaking work of kneading. This no-knead bread-baguette recipe makes that dream a delicious reality.
The magic behind this recipe lies in its simplicity and the power of time. By combining just four basic ingredients—flour, water, yeast, and salt—and letting nature do the work, you achieve an incredible depth of flavor and texture with minimal effort. It's the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it approach to artisan bread at home.
What truly sets this homemade baguette apart is its delightful contrast: a wonderfully crisp, crackly crust that gives way to a soft, airy interior. You'll savor the subtle tang and earthy notes developed through a slow fermentation, making each slice a pure pleasure. Despite its sophisticated taste, this recipe is surprisingly straightforward, requiring basic pantry staples and yielding enough servings to share (or to keep all to yourself, we won't tell!).
When preparing your dough, pay attention to the consistency, as the amount of all-purpose flour can vary slightly depending on the brand you use. You may need to add a touch more flour to achieve the right texture. For a slightly different flavor profile, you could also experiment with adjusting the salt content to your personal preference.
This versatile baguette is perfect for any occasion, whether you're serving it alongside a hearty soup, dipping it into olive oil, or crafting gourmet sandwiches. It also makes an impressive addition to any charcuterie board or a simple yet elegant side for a weeknight meal.