Paul Hollywood's Baguettes

Authentic baguettes with a crunchy crust and soft fluffy crumb made using a slow-mixed elastic dough and steam baking.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 453.8 kcals 1815 kcals
Carbohydrates 90.4 grams 361.5 grams
Fat 1.7 grams 6.8 grams
Protein 15.9 grams 63.5 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 baguettes
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
GrainsCereals
500
g
Strong White Bread Flour
plus extra for dusting
Liquids
370
ml
Water
cool
NutsSeeds
10
g
OilsFats
1
unit
Olive Oil
for greasing

Steps

  • Lightly oil a 2.25 litre square plastic container with olive oil.
  • Mix flour, salt, and yeast in a mixer, keeping salt away from yeast.
  • Slowly add water while mixing on slow speed until combined.
  • Mix on medium speed for 7 minutes until the dough is glossy and elastic.
  • Place dough in the oiled tub, cover, and prove for 1 hour until doubled.
  • Dust a linen couche and work surface with flour.
  • Tip dough onto surface gently to preserve air pockets.
  • Divide dough into 4 pieces and shape each into 30cm sausages.
  • Place baguettes in pleats of the couche, cover, and prove for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 240°C and place a roasting tray in the bottom.
  • Slash each baguette diagonally 4 times and transfer to a baking tray.
  • Pour hot water into the roasting tray to create steam.
  • Bake for 25 minutes until golden-brown and cool on a rack.