Best Best No Knead Baguette Recipes

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Provided by FLUFFSTER

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water (110 -115 )
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon shortening, melted
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons cornmeal (optional)

Steps:

In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water.
Add sugar, salt, shortening, and 1 cup warm water; stir until dissolved.
Add flour and stir until smooth.(you may knead, but it's not necessary).
Cover and let rise in a draft-free, warm place for an hour or until doubled.
Turn onto floured surface. Divide in half; let rest for 5 minutes.
Roll each half into a 10"x8" rectangle. Roll up from the long side; pinch along seam edges to seal.
Place seam side down on oiled baking sheets sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover and let rise again until doubled, approximately 45 minutes.
With a very sharp knife, make 5 diagonal cuts across the top of each loaf.
Bake as directed or until lightly browned.
Cool on wire racks.

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Provided by DJ Seph

Time P1DT30m

Yield 4 ounces, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups lukewarm water
8 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon instant yeast

Steps:

Mix all ingredients together. Cover with plastic wrap. Poke a few holes in it.
Let rise in a warm place for 18 to 24 hours. It will look very wet.
Scrape out of bowl with a spatula on a well floured surface and divide in half.
Shape each into a flattened oval shape, cover with greased plastic wrap and let sit for 15 minutes.
Fold dough length wise and seal with fingers. Fold length wise again and seal with fingers.
Roll until it is about 15 inches.
Place on Baguette pan or sheet pan.
Let rise until very puffy.
Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
Slash baguettes with razor blade.
Place a pan of water in your oven floor.
Spritz baguette with water and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and crispy.