There’s nothing like the smell of freshly baked baguettes filling your kitchen! This classic French baguette recipe delivers that iconic crispy crust and chewy, hole-riddled crumb with just 4 simple ingredients. No fancy equipment needed—just flour, water, yeast, salt, and a little patience.

Perfect for sandwiches, soups, or simply slathered with butter, this baguette is easier to make than you think and tastes 1000x better than store-bought!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Authentic French flavor & texture – Crackly crust, soft inside.
✅ Only 4 ingredients – No preservatives or additives.
✅ No bread machine needed – Hand-kneaded for that artisanal touch.
✅ Impressive yet simple – Your house will smell like a boulangerie!

Ingredients (Makes 2 Baguettes)

• 500g (3 ¾ cups) bread flour (or all-purpose in a pinch)

• 360ml (1 ½ cups) warm water (~105°F / 40°C)

• 7g (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast (or instant yeast)

• 10g (2 tsp) salt

Optional

• 1 tbsp honey or sugar (to speed up yeast activation)

• Cornmeal or semolina (for dusting)

Step-by-Step Instructionssee 

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