Rustic French Baguette

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 4 cups bread flour
• 2 tsp salt

Instructions

1. 1Stir yeast into warm water and let sit 5 minutes.
2. 2Stir in flour and salt to form a dough, then knead 8-10 minutes until smooth.
3. 3Let rise 1.5 hours, until doubled.
4. 4Divide into 3 pieces and shape into long thin baguettes.
5. 5Proof 45 minutes, then score diagonally several times.
6. 6Bake at 450°F with steam for 22-25 minutes, until deep golden and crisp.

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