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Traditional homemade baguettes
Learn how to make authentic French baguettes at home by following chef Sylvain's precise steps. This recipe details kneading, the two rises, shaping, high-temperature baking with steam, and tips for achieving a golden crust and an airy crumb.
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Critical Success Points
- • Separate the salt and yeast before mixing
- • Knead properly to develop gluten
- • Shape the baguettes with a regular form
- • Create steam in the oven before baking
- • Score the baguettes just before baking
Safety Warnings
- • Be careful of the very hot steam from the oven when creating steam.
- • Do not touch the razor blade or sharp knife during scoring.
- • Handle fresh yeast with clean hands to avoid contamination.
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