Homemade French Baguettes

Name: Homemade French Baguettes
Prep time: 240 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 260 min
Yield: 15
Ingredients: 56g (1/2 cup) sifted whole-wheat flour (see note); 465g (3 1/3 cups) high-protein all-purpose flour, such as King Arthur (see note); 11g (4 teaspoons) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume or the same weight; 4g (1 teaspoon) instant yeast; 1g (heaping 1/4 teaspoon) diastatic malt powder, optional (see note); 375g (1 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon) water, 75˚F (24°C)

Prep Time

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

4h 20m

This recipe will guide you through making delicious homemade French Baguettes with a perfect crisp and chewy texture. With just a handful of simple ingredients like whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, kosher salt, instant yeast, and water, you can create bakery-worthy baguettes right in your own kitchen. No French bakery required!