Baguettes

First "snow day" of the season here. Cars were sliding all over the road today on my way to Burlington. Rescue crews were out in full force. I turned around and headed home until conditions were better. 

So what to do?
Bake baguettes, of course.

Here's my recipe:


1 C water
2 1/2 C bread flour
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoon rapid rise yeast

Place all ingredients in bread-making machine. Choose dough cycle. When done, turn out dough into greased bowl. Punch dough down and turn it so that dough is well-greased. Cover and let raise for 30 minutes.

Place dough on floured surface and flatten. Roll out into 16'' x 12'' rectangle.
Cut in half for two 8'' x 12'' rectangles. Roll each one tightly into a baguette-shaped loaf. With sharp knife, make slits across the tops. Lightly oil or butter. Place on greased cookie sheet or baguette pan. Cover and let raise for another 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.

Bake for about 25 minutes in 375 degree oven.

Yield is two yummy loaves.