French Baguettes

Add the flour, sugar, salt, yeast and water into a mixer with dough hooks and mix for around 6 - 7 minutes. If not using a machine you will need to bring ingredients together slowly adding the water.

Place in a greased bowl and cover putting in a warm place for 30 minutes or until doubled in size.

On a lightly floured surface knock dough out and then roll into about 16 x 12 inch rectangle and cut in half into two 8 x 12 inch rectangles. Roll tightly starting from 12 inch end knocking air out.

Place on greased cooking paper 3 inches apart. Create some diagonal slashes across the 2 loaves. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 190c. Mix yolk of egg with teaspoon of water and brush on loaves. Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes.