By Ann Weaver
This recipe is unusual for a couple of reasons: for one, usually the flour is what is added gradually, not the water. For another, as it says in the name, these baguettes only require one rise instead of two! Tasty, easy, and a lot faster than many other bread recipes, you may soon find that this becomes your go-to bread recipe!
Servings: 2 loaves. Cuisine: French.
Total time: About 1 hour.
Tags: Bread, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy free,
Ingredients:
1 & ½ cups of warm water (divided)
1 & ½ Tablespoons of yeast
3 teaspoons of sugar (divided)
2 & ½ teaspoons of salt
2 & ¾ - 3& ½ cups of all-purpose flour
Directions:
In a medium-sized bowl, combine ½ of a cup of water, 2 teaspoons of sugar, and all the yeast. Cover with a towel or plate and allow to bloom.
When it has bloomed, add in the rest of the sugar, the salt, and the smaller amount of flour. Stir. It will be clumpy and have a lot of extra flour, but that’s fine! Add in the rest of the water and stir carefully until well mixed. If it seems too sticky or wet, add a small amount of flour and check again.
When it’s a good consistency, turn out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth. Divide in half and roll each into a log, then place in a baguette pan or on a cookie sheet. Make diagonal slices across the top, then set in a warm place to rise for 30 minutes with a cloth to cover.
Preheat oven to 350°F. When oven is hot enough, slide in baguettes and bake for 12-15 minutes, until they are a mid-brown on top and sound hollow when tapped with a sandwich knife. Allow to cool or serve warm and enjoy!
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