French Baguettes Recipe

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French Baguettes
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  1. In a large bowl or electric mixer, sprinkle yeast over 1/4 cup of warm water. Add sugar and let stand until yeast is soft (about 5 minutes). Stir in remaining 1 3/4 cups water and salt. Add 4 cups of the flour. Mix to blend, then beat at medium speed until smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes).
  2. Gradually beat in about 1 more cup of flour to make a soft dough. Turn dough out onto a boar or pastry cloth floured with some of the remaining 1/2 to 1 cup flour. Knead until dough is springy and small bubbles form just under the surface (10-15 minutes), adding just enough flour to prevent dough from being sticky. Turn dough into a greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and a towel let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk (about 1 hour).
  3. Punch down dough; knead dough lightly into a ball on a floured surface. Cover with inverted bowl and let rest for 10 minutes. Divide dough into 3 equal portions. Shape each into a slender oval loaf 16 to 18 inches long by rolling the ball of dough under palms of hands to elongate it. Place well apart on a large, greased baking sheet. Let ride until puffy but not quite doubled (20 to 25 minutes).
  4. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. With a razoor blade or very sharp knife make 3 diagonal slashes, about 1/2 inch deep, down center of each loaf. Before baking use an atomizer or spray bottle filled with cold water to spray with a very light mist of moisture. Place in oven, then spray twice more at 3 minute intervals. Bake until bread is well browned (25 to 30 minutes total). Slide onto wire racks to cool.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 329.87 Kcal (1381 kJ)
Calories from fat 8.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.94g 1%
Sodium 584.61mg 24%
Potassium 101.03mg 2%
Total Carbs 68.8g 23%
Sugars 0.31g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2.83g 11%
Protein 9.18g 18%
Iron 4.5mg 25%
Calcium 19.9mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 217.87 Kcal (912 kJ)
Calories from fat 5.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.62g 1%
Sodium 386.12mg 24%
Potassium 66.73mg 2%
Total Carbs 45.44g 23%
Sugars 0.2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.87g 11%
Protein 6.07g 18%
Iron 3mg 25%
Calcium 13.2mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.1
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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