Baguettes

 

Ingredients

• 1 Easy bake yeast sachet
• 270ml Warm water (lukewarm)
• 1 tsp Unrefined golden granulated sugar
• 450g Allinson's Strong white bread flour
• 2 tsp Salt

Method:

Step 1:

In a large bowl mix the yeast with the water and sugar. Sift the flour and salt together in a separate bowl, add half to the yeast mixture, stir and cover. Leave until the dough has doubled in size.

Step 2:

Add the remaining flour and mix to a light dough. Knead for 10 minutes by hand or for 5 minutes if using a food mixer fitted with a dough hook.

Step 3:

Divide the dough into 3 pieces and shape into an oblong. Fold the 2 ends into the middle and seal, repeat this process 3 or 4 more times.

Step 4:

Roll each piece of dough into a 33-34 cm (13-14”) long loaf.

Step 5:

Place onto a greased baking tray and leave until double in size, then slash the tops. Meanwhile preheat the oven to 200°C (fan 180°C, gas mark 7).

Step 6:

Bake for 20 minutes carefully spraying the inside of the oven with water during the first 5 minutes of baking.