Quick no-knead baguettes

Side dish
Very Easy
2 hours
222 Kcal

Craving a delicious baguette? Skip the trip to the bakery and make it at home! With this quick and easy recipe, making your own bread will be a breeze! You won't be able to resist the crisp crust and soft crumb of this baguette :-) Don't forget to save some for breakfast. With a touch of butter and/or jam, this baguette will start your day with a smile :-)

Ingredients

6

For 2 small baguettes:

Estimated cost: 0.7€ (0.12€/serving)

Materials

  • Baguette mold (optional)

Preparation

Preparation1 h 30 m
Cook time30 min
  • Quick No-Knead Baguettes - Preparation step 1In a bowl, put the flour and salt, and make a well in the center. Add the crumbled yeast (it must not touch the salt!). Pour in the warm water.
  • Quick No-Knead Baguettes - Preparation step 2Mix roughly with a spoon until you have a sticky and lumpy dough. Let it rise for 1.5 hours at room temperature.
  • Quick No-Knead Baguettes - Preparation step 3Place a sheet of parchment paper on your baguette pan (or directly on a baking tray to make loaves). Pour the sticky mixture onto it, dividing it into two portions.
  • Quick No-Knead Baguettes - Preparation step 4Using scissors, make cuts in the baguettes.
  • Quick No-Knead Baguettes - Preparation step 5In a baking tray, add some water, and place it underneath the rack that will hold your baguette mold. The presence of water is essential during baking, as the steam will help form a crispy crust.
  • Quick No-Knead Baguettes - Preparation step 6Preheat the oven to 230°C (445°F) and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Quick No-Knead Baguettes - Preparation step 7And there you have it, your no-knead baguettes are ready!

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FAQ ❓

How do you make no-knead dough for baguettes with a crisp crust?

To make no-knead dough, simply mix the flour, salt, yeast, and warm water roughly until you have a sticky dough, then leave it to rise for 1 hour and 30 minutes at room temperature. This simple method produces a soft crumb and a crisp crust, thanks to the steam during baking.
Salt can inhibit the yeast’s activity if it comes into direct contact with it. That’s why you should make a well in the flour, put the crumbled yeast in it, and make sure it does not touch the salt, to ensure good fermentation and a good rise.
The water in the baking tray creates steam in the oven, which is essential for forming a crisp crust on the baguettes while keeping the crumb soft inside.
Yes, you can make this recipe without a baguette pan by simply placing the dough on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. You’ll get quick little loaves that are just as delicious.
To store your quick baguettes, let them cool completely, then wrap them in a clean tea towel. You can also keep them in a paper bag at room temperature to preserve their crispness. Avoid plastic, which softens the crust.

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g
Calories: 222Kcal
  • Carbo: 44.4g
  • Total fat: 0.7g
  • Saturated fat: 0.1g
  • Proteins: 7.5g
  • Fibers: 2.5g
  • Sugar: 1.4g
  • ProPoints: 6
  • SmartPoints: 6
Nutritional information for 1 serving (116g)
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4.5/5, 8 votes 5 comments

Dierdre

Fast easy and totally delicious

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Jelena

I made it, easy and delicious. Thank you very much.

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Jeff

Simple, easy, taste great!
My family loves it

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Travis Ward

This is very easy to make and the baguettes were delicious! Thanks for sharing

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MarySue

Just made this. Very easy. I converted the recipe to use dry active yeast and used 2 scant Tablespoons. Simple, quick and the family loved it. I’ll make this often. Thank you for sharing this recipe and video.

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