French Baguettes

Method

• step 1

  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.

• step 2

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

• step 3

  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.

• step 4

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

• step 5

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