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6 cups all-purpose flour (depending on a brand, you may need to add more flour)
2 1/4 cups lukewarm water 105-110F
2 tsp yeast or 1 packet
2 tsp salt
Directions:
*combine all ingredients together. First mix the dry ingredients together and then add water. Mix the ingredients until the dough comes together. Cover it with a plastic wrap, lid, or towel, and let it sit for 12-20 hours in a warm place. Oven is great, or microwave if you can’t leave on the counter, like because the cat might walk on it lol.
*Take the dough (if it sticks, apply more flour to your hands) and form a baguette shape. You will get about 3-4 baguettes. Place it on a baking sheet and sprinkle a generous amount of flour on it, if you like this. Cover with a towel. Let the dough rise in a warm place for about an hour. Score the top with a sharp knife.
*Preheat the oven to 450°F. You will need to use 2 shelves in an oven. Fill a baking pan with about 2 cups of hot boiled water, and place it on the lower rack, inside your oven. This will make the bread crispy on the outside. Place the bread on the middle rack. Remove water from the oven after 10 minutes. Keep on baking the bread for another 20 minutes or until golden crispy brown.
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