Traditional French Baguette

Ingredients

• 500 g all-purpose flour
• 300 ml water
• 10 g salt
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1 packet active dry yeast
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix yeast, sugar, and warm water. Let it activate for 5-10 minutes.
2. Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
4. Coat the dough with olive oil, place it in a bowl, and cover it with a cloth. Let it rise for 1-2 hours.
5. Punch the dough down and divide it into two equal parts.
6. Shape each part into a long baguette and place them on a baking sheet.
7. Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F) and allow the baguettes to rise for 30 minutes.
8. Make small slashes on the top of the baguettes and bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
9. Let them cool before slicing and serving.