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BAGUETTES

August 21, 2011 By Manu 26 Comments

Baguettes

As many of you already know I spent quite some time holidaying in France as a child.  My parents have always loved our transalpine cousins and whenever possible they would squeeze in a few days to visit France.  I wasn’t too happy about it back then… l would have preferred to visit different places… not that we didn’t go to other countries too, but France was always on top of the list.  One of the things I have always enjoyed about France, even back then, was the food!  I think French food is second to… only Italian food! (hahaha sorry… I couldn’t help myself… just be aware that Italians and Frenchmen can have a bit of a competitive relationship… nothing that can’t be discussed over a bottle of good red wine… oh no… better not or we’d end up quarrelling about whose wines are the best! ;-)).  Since moving to Australia I have begun missing our frequent trips to France and all the goodies we would enjoy there and bring home.  So, when I saw this recipe for a “60 minute baguette” over at Not Quite Nigella, I could not resist and HAD to make it.  Let me please spend a minute or 2 telling you about Lorraine, the host of Not Quite Nigella.  She has one of the best blogs in Australia (if not the best) and I LOVE it.  She is a very talented foodie and blogger and reading her posts is always a treat.  If you don’t know her, please visit her site and you will be hooked.  She is also one of the sweetest and most supportive food boggers around.  She never fails to visit your blog to leave a comment, no matter how busy she is.  And I LOVE that.  She always makes you feel welcome.  Now back to the baguettes.  I have had my fair share of them in my life and I have to tell you that these were amazingly good.  The only thing is, next time I’ll shape them much thinner so they’ll also look more like baguettes, as mine looked a bit on the “chubby side”!

 

Ingredients:
400 gms plain flour
4 gms dried yeast
280 gms water at room temperature
10 gms salt
1 tbsp semolina or Indian “atta flour” (for the crust)
Water to spray or brush

Start by preheating the oven to 100°C.

Put the yeast and flour in a mixer with a dough hook and mix them together.

Now pour in the water and knead until you get a smooth and elastic dough (this will take approximately 4 to 5 minutes).  Add a little extra flour if required.

After the first couple of minutes you can add the salt.  You can also knead the dough by hand, but keep in mind that it will take a little longer.

Now open the oven door for a few minutes so that it cools down a little and then set it to 40°C.

In the meantime, divide the dough in 2 pieces and place them in a bowl sprinkled with flour (I used 2 separate bowls).  Cover and put them in the oven to rise for 15 minutes once the oven has reached 40°C.

Then put the dough pieces on the benchtop and flatten them with your hands into circular shapes.

Fold the top into a triangle and then roll the dough from the bottom up finishing at the apex of the triangle.

Make some diamond shaped patterns on the surface of the baguettes using a knife.

Place the baguettes on a baking tray lined with baking paper, cover them with a teatowel and put them back in the oven to rise for another 15 minutes.

Then remove from the oven and turn the temperature up to 200°C.  When the oven is hot, brush (or spray) the baguettes with a little water and sprinkle the top with some semolina (I used Indian atta).

Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until you get a hollow sound when tapping the bread.

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Slice it and enjoy with butter and jam or anything else you fancy!

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Comments

  1. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    August 21, 2011 at 9:08 am

    Oh Manu what a lovely post! You are just too sweet-you’re making me blush 🙂 And your baguettes look great! Actually my very first lot I made them quite fat too! So we’re in great company 😉

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    • Nuts about food says

      September 5, 2011 at 11:29 pm

      I have to agree with Manu, your blog is fabulous (one of the first I discovered) and you are a very busy blogger but never miss leaving a comment or supporting budding bloggers – there are very few successful bloggers who take the time to get to know all their fans and actually interact with them the way you do. You never stopped encouraging me and have been one of my most faithful commentors from the start, so thank you!

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  2. muppy says

    August 21, 2011 at 10:35 am

    oooooooh i’ve been wanting to try these too! will have too now 🙂 nqn’s great i agree

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  3. Nat says

    August 21, 2011 at 11:46 am

    This one is so easy to make that I think I´m going to try it. It sure looks yummy to me! And I´m thinking about having it with slices of prosciutto and chunks of parmeggiano cheese!!!

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  4. Sandra says

    August 21, 2011 at 12:06 pm

    So very pretty and I love to eat this often. Excellent recipe.

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  5. Cassie@ Bake Your Day says

    August 21, 2011 at 12:54 pm

    This tutorial is awesome and the baguette is beautiful. I have been thinking about a bread to make with dinner for tomorrow night, this would be perfect!

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  6. Asiya says

    August 21, 2011 at 1:33 pm

    This looks great! I love bread and butter. I never knew you could substitute atta for semolina!

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  7. mjskit says

    August 21, 2011 at 1:36 pm

    I use to make bread all of the time, but it’s been years. This looks like a great recipe to get back into it! Your step by step is great! And there’s not a thing wrong with chubby baguettes – they make bigger pieces!

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  8. Sandra's Easy Cooking says

    August 21, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    Italian.. French..well I pick Italian any day of the week even though the French food is awesome too! :)) This looks amazing Manuela, love the crunch and color of your bread..again you did fantastic job!

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  9. Reem says

    August 21, 2011 at 3:28 pm

    What a scrumptious looking baguettes…. Lovely recipe, I can’t wait to try this. Great job Manu.

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  10. Giulietta @ Alterkitchen says

    August 21, 2011 at 4:39 pm

    Manu, your bread looks amazing! Now I don’t have the strenght to turn on my oven (40°C), but I bookmarked the recipe for the future… I’m always looking for new bread recipes! 🙂
    And you’re totally right.. Italians and Frenchs are A LITTLE (:P) competitive, but our cuisine is better 😀 (it’s just my opinion, of course)

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  11. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    August 21, 2011 at 4:56 pm

    Wow!!!!!!! I love French baguettes! I made actually once but it took me a long time and energy…. but I really like how fresh the bread is just out of the oven and I know this is really addicting. In fact I ate close to whole baguette (one of two) just by myself…. Your baguettes look beautiful Manu!!! Great job!! I gotta check Not Quite Nigella!

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  12. Dawnie says

    August 21, 2011 at 8:09 pm

    Wow. They are so pretty.

    Reply
  13. Liz says

    August 21, 2011 at 10:01 pm

    Oh, Manu, these are perfect! LOVE those crosshatches! I hope to try these once the weather is conducive to baking 🙂 Happy weekend~

    Reply
  14. Eva says

    August 22, 2011 at 12:11 am

    I love this! I haven’t made bread since my husband usurped my title as chief bread maker! He makes a no knead bread that is wonderful! But I’m definitely trying this recipe!
    http://kitcheninspirations.wordpress.com/2009/01/11/the-best-jerry-the-best-no-knead-bread/

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  15. Mi Vida en un Dulce says

    August 22, 2011 at 2:48 am

    Wonderful bread, I love Baguette, you can eat it fresh and if it is not, you can make brucettas…and making it in an hour is something I have to try.
    I followed Lorraine’s blog, and I’m agree with you, her blog is wonderful and she is very kind each time she visited mine.

    Reply
  16. Tiffany says

    August 22, 2011 at 7:59 am

    I was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited when I saw the title of this post! These baguettes look absolutely lovely (and I’ll take a chubby baguette any day!). I also loved the comment about French food being second to Italian! (I love them both, so my lips remained sealed!!!). HUGS!

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  17. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says

    August 22, 2011 at 12:02 pm

    I love baguettes! I can’t believe how quickly this came together! I am going to have to try this for sure!

    Reply
  18. ray says

    August 23, 2011 at 11:03 am

    Really cute plating there, Manu! Love how you arrange them in the plate — very inviting. 🙂

    Reply
  19. Karly says

    August 23, 2011 at 11:34 am

    These look amazing! I love homemade bread. 🙂

    Reply
  20. Lindsey@Lindselicious says

    August 23, 2011 at 12:13 pm

    Oh I didnt know that was how you rolled a baguette! Great pics Manu- this bread looks delish. I am envious I need to try making bread again soon. =P

    Reply
  21. twinky says

    August 23, 2011 at 10:08 pm

    Manu…ma che brava!!! mi sembra di sentire la fragranza! e poi con burro e marmellata…come la mangiavo in costa azzurra! ciao a presto!

    Reply
  22. Sawsan@chef in disguise says

    August 24, 2011 at 5:12 pm

    I have recently become addicted to home made bread
    I can’t wait to try this amazing recipe

    Reply
  23. Beth Michelle says

    August 26, 2011 at 9:16 pm

    There are worst things then spending holidays in France 🙂 Your baguettes are beautiful. Bookmarking this for sure!

    Reply

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