No-Knead Overnight French Baguettes

A hands-off, no-knead method for making authentic, crusty French baguettes at home with just five minutes of active work. Mix the dough at night, let it rise overnight, shape and bake in the morning for fresh baguettes at breakfast.

EasyFrenchServes 4

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Source Video
8h 22m
Prep
28m
Cook
1h 4m
Cleanup
9h 54m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$3.15
Per serving:$0.79

Critical Success Points

  • • Mixing until no dry flour remains (Step 3)
  • • Overnight fermentation for proper rise and flavor (Step 4)
  • • Gentle handling and shaping to preserve air bubbles (Steps 5-6)
  • • Baking at a high temperature for a crisp crust (Step 8)

Safety Warnings

  • • Oven and baking tray will be extremely hot—use oven mitts.
  • • Be careful with sharp dough scraper when dividing dough.
  • • Do not pour flour-heavy water down the drain to avoid clogging.
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