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Authentic French Baguette

An authentic French baguette recipe with tips for success and instructions for a pre-ferment (pâte fermentée). Enjoy warm baguettes at breakfast with cheeses, jams, and spreads.

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Pre-ferment (pâte fermentée)

1 cup all-purpose flour1 tsp instant yeast1 cup cold water1 tsp salt

Dough

3/4 cup cold water1/2 tsp salt1 tbsp yeast2 cups flour (or more as needed)For more delicious bread recipes see: Thyme bread stuffed with cheese

Step 1

The pre-ferment is the dough used to develop flavor (pâte fermentée). Prepare the pre-ferment first.

Cooking notes

Thyme bread stuffed with cheese