Easy Fresh Milled Baguettes Recipe for Beginners

There are 3 golden brown fresh milled baguettes stacked on a wooden cutting board.

Easy Fresh Milled Baguettes Recipe for Beginners

Crusty on the outside, chewy on the inside! These fresh milled baguettes are one of the tastiest breads to make! Easy to make and sure to be a family favorite!

Course Bread

Cuisine French

Keyword baguette, baguettes, Easy Bread Recipe, easy recipe, fresh milled, fresh milled baguettes, fresh milled flour, Fresh Milled Flour Recipe

Prep Time 45

Cook Time 20

Total Time 1 5

Servings baguettes

Calories 400kcal

Author Mary Rose

Equipment

Grain Mill
Pizza Stone or Baguette Pan
Stand Mixer

Ingredients

3 cups Fresh Milled Flour Mill 2 cups wheat berries or 390 grams
1 cup Very Warm Water 240 grams
1 tsp Salt 8 grams
2 1/4 tsp Instant Yeast 7 grams

Instructions

First, mill your wheat berries on the fine setting of your grain mill.
Warm your water to 110-115 degrees F.
In the bowl of a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment, add the water and flour.
Mix on speed 1 until just combined.
Cover and let the dough rest for 30 minutes. Don't skip this step as it softens the bran and germ for better kneading and rise.
After the dough soaks, add the salt and yeast.
Knead on speed 2 for 8-10 minutes or until the dough is glossy and stretchy.
Cover and let the dough rise for 1 1/2 hours until doubled.
Turn the risen dough onto a lightly floured surface or slightly dampened surface using a spray bottle of water (my preferred method).
Divide into 3 equal parts.
Shape each piece into a log that is approximately 10 inches long.
Place on a piece of parchment paper.
Take another piece of parchment paper and cut in half. Crumple each piece and place in between the baguettes to help them hold their shape.
You may also use a baguette pan which will make the process much easier.
Another alternative is to use a dough cloth and make a wrinkle in between each baguette to help them hold their shape as well.
Cover with a towel and allow to rise for 1-2 hours.
Preheat oven to 475 degrees F with baking stone or pizza stone inside as well as a cast iron pot on the bottom rack.
Make 3 slashes diagonally across the dough with a sharp knife or razor blade.
When preheated carefully remove the baking vessel and slide the parchment paper with the baguettes onto it.
Place in the oven and put several ice cubes in the cast iron pot.
Close the door quickly
Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the cast iron pot and bake an additional 5-10 minutes or until golden brown.
Allow to cool on a cooling rack.

Notes

These baguettes store well on the counter in a plastic bag for up to 3 days.

They also freeze great in a freezer safe bag for up to 2 months.

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