Ingredients
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2 ½ cups bread flour
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1 cup water
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1 tablespoon white sugar
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1 ½ teaspoons bread machine yeast
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1 teaspoon salt
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cooking spray
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1 egg yolk
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1 tablespoon water
Directions
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Place flour, 1 cup water, sugar, yeast, and salt into a bread machine pan in the order recommended by manufacturer. Select Dough cycle; press Start.
![Flour, water, sugar, yeast, and salt placed into a bread machine pan.]()
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While the cycle is running, grease a bowl and cookie sheet with cooking spray; set them aside.
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When the cycle is complete, place dough in the greased bowl, turning to coat all sides.
![Dough placed into a greased bowl with all sides coated.]()
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Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes. Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.
![Dough doubled in size.]()
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![Dough is ready since indentation remained after touched.]()
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Punch down dough and transfer to a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 16-x12-inch rectangle. Cut dough in half, creating two 8-x12-inch rectangles. Roll up each half of dough tightly, beginning at a long side, pounding out any air bubbles as you go. Roll gently back and forth to taper ends.
![Dough transferred to a floured surface and rolled into a rectangle.]()
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![Dough cut into two rectangles, with each half being rolled up tightly.]()
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Place 3 inches apart on the greased cookie sheet. Make deep diagonal slashes across loaves every 2 inches or one lengthwise slash on each loaf. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 30 to 40 minutes.
![Each roll placed on cookie sheet, with diagonal slashes made two inches apart.]()
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Mix egg yolk with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl; brush over tops of loaves.
![After dough doubled in size, egg yolk and water is brushed over top.]()
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Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
![overhead angle looking at two French baguettes with a few pieces sliced]()
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Editor's Note:
For tips, see our article on Forming and Baking Baguettes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 113 | Calories |
| 1g | Fat |
| 22g | Carbs |
| 4g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 113 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 1g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 1% |
| Cholesterol 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium 196mg | 9% |
| Total Carbohydrate 22g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
| Total Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 4g | 8% |
| Calcium 7mg | 1% |
| Iron 1mg | 8% |
| Potassium 40mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
