Traditional Artisan Style Baguette – Rustic French Bread

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

Traditional Artisan Style Baguette - Rustic French Bread Recipe

by The Chefin Bread

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

1 hour 40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

158

Sugar

Fat

The traditional artisan-style baguette, or rustic French bread, is a staple in French cuisine. It is a classic bread that has been enjoyed for centuries and has become a popular bread all around the world. This bread is made with simple ingredients like flour, water, yeast, and salt. It requires a bit of patience and skill, but once mastered, it can be a versatile and delicious bread to make at home.

Instructions

1.	In a large mixing bowl, combine the active dry yeast, organic honey, and warm water. Stir and let the mixture sit for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
2.	Stir in the natural sea salt and slowly add the unbleached all-purpose flour, one cup at a time, until the dough comes together.
3.	Knead the dough for 10 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
4.	Cover the bowl with a towel and let the dough rise for 1 hour until it has doubled in size.
5.	Preheat the oven to 450°F and sprinkle some flour on a baking sheet.
6.	Transfer the dough onto the floured baking sheet and shape it into a long, thin loaf.
7.	Cut some diagonal slashes on the top of the dough with a sharp knife.
8.	Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the bread is golden brown.
9.	Remove from the oven and let the bread cool before slicing and serving.

PROS

This traditional artisan style baguette is crusty on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside.
It is a versatile bread that goes well with soups, meats, and cheeses.
It is also relatively easy to make compared to other bread recipes.

CONS

This bread requires a bit of patience and skill, as bread-baking is an art that takes practice to master.
Additionally, bread made with all-purpose flour can be high in carbohydrates, and people with gluten sensitivities may have difficulty digesting this bread.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite being high in carbohydrates, bread made with unbleached all-purpose flour can provide some micronutrients like iron and niacin. It can also be a good source of dietary fiber when made with whole grains. However, people with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease should avoid this bread.

	1 packet active dry yeast
	1 tablespoon organic honey
	1 1/2 cups warm water
	2 teaspoons natural sea salt
	4 - 4 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour