Gelatin Free Classic French Baguettes

Few things in the bread world beat the crackle of a just-baked baguette, and this classic French version delivers that bakery-worthy crust and open, chewy crumb entirely from scratch. The ingredient list is beautifully stripped down — just yeast, water, bread flour, and sea salt — which means there is nothing hidden in here that could raise concerns for anyone avoiding animal-derived additives. Many store-bought breads and even some artisan loaves sneak in unexpected extras, so baking your own puts you completely in control. The overnight poolish is the secret weapon here, developing deep, complex flavor before the main dough even comes together. A series of stretch-and-fold techniques builds strength and elasticity without a stand mixer, and the steam-baking method is what gives you that signature shatteringly crisp crust. Scoring each loaf at a confident angle lets the dough bloom dramatically in the oven, producing those gorgeous, overlapping ears that make a homemade baguette look almost too good to eat. Cool them on a wire rack, slice into them while they're still faintly warm, and try not to eat an entire one standing at the counter.

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