How to make Amazing French Baguettes at home

Today, we're making sandwich size baguettes for a Bahn mi video I'm making in a couple days, but whatever you do with them, these will make some of the best sandwiches of your life. The baguette recipe is basically identical to my focaccia bread recipe with some minor changes to the shaping and baking process.

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[bleutitanium]

I don't care what anyone says... I like your "unnecessary effects" in your videos. I also really appreciated your POV shot. I hope you do more in the future ! This was another great video, and a great recipe. I do have to try it. Thank You !!

[Chrisxantixemox]

I did this, but I made slightly larger baguettes (4 instead of 6). I found that this was actually pretty easy to do during the day between other things.

Some tips for others:
1.) Stretching and folder is not as easy as it looks - but don't worry you'll probably still do fine, just don't tear the dough.
2.) Shaping the baguettes is also not as easy as it looks. But again, mine turned out great so don't worry too much if there isn't a perfect seam.
3.) If your kitchen knife isn't sharp enough to score the baguettes, take a pair of scissors and make 4-5 small cuts along the top.

Mine came out great! Thanks for the recipe and making the vid easy to follow along!!

[dorkdivisionnandy]

You're so confident handling flour while wearing a black shirt!

[alexandrabourne]

I tried this recipe yesterday and the baguettes turned out amazing! An excellent crust that was crunchy on the outside and airy and soft inside. They turned out to be better than any in my local supermarket and comparable to a baguette from an upscale bakery. This was my first time baking bread. I had to improvise a bit since I did not have a spray bottle, so I would open the oven and quickly sprinkle them by doing a quick splash of water with my fingers.

[Adadad_]

I tried these and help, I couldn’t stop eating them. They were so perfectly cooked and crispy it was a dream. This is my all time favourite recipe.

[correioanacabral]

I just got my first baguettes out of the oven, and OH MY GOD! They are perfect! Better than any bread I ever bought, I dare say. Thanks, Ethan!

[anahata]

One of the best bread-making tutorials I've seen. Thanks for that. I especially appreciated your explanation of *why* we do things a certain way, e.g. folding instead of kneading, which would knock out the air bubbles too much. When I understand the reasoning behind a technique, it helps me to remember it better. Thanks again for this.

[THCV]

I love your videos, and I love how you take techniques from multiple people and combine them based on first principles. One quick note: the “resting” period where you are mixing the dough and then letting it rest is known as the “autolyse” process. It’s amazing how many video makers here on YouTube don’t realize they can just let the dough rest instead of kneading it for 15 minutes!

[hanspetermarro]

"Chlebowski" is certainly one of the best possible names for a baker :-)

[MickyELee]

Best stretch and fold demo I've seen yet. I quit trying 75% hydration until now. I'll try again. Thanks

[UpIsNotJump]

This video is awesome, can't wait to try

[Sunflower-ejxd]

I followed instructions every step and turned out so delicious. It was actually a very easy recipe to follow, but need a lots of patience, that's all---worth it. I will make it again!! . Thank you.

[intp]

Thank you Ethan. I've attempted to make basic bread a few times and they always came out uneatable and ugly. I tried your method this time and my bread came out amazing! The taste was bakery quality and they looked pretty darn good too. I couldn't believe how good they came out on my first try with your recipe. Cheers!

[feldon]

This is fantastic and so detailed. When you add up all the times it takes to do everything, it's 4-5 hours. Good bread takes time!

[rea]

So now my husband always wants the little baguettes….. it’s his favorite. I’ve made these countless times and your instructions are perfect. Thank you so much 😁

[sayididit]

9:10 I wish he would have baked that smashed baguette just to see what the end result would be

[ItoNarasimha]

This is the first time i've seen a bread recipe video and not felt massively overwhelmed. Props to you Ethan for this amazing recipe. I'm definitely trying this out

[inocenciotensygarcia]

I'm baking baguette bread for the third time, and so far its turning out incredible.Thank You

[jessicamast-foss]

Made these tonight and they turned out amazing. Thank you!

My friend: "These are the best baguettes I've ever had. But I've also never been to France."

[lexalexander]

I love how you give the science behind things you cook Ethan.