Tree Nut Free Classic French Baguettes

There is something almost magical about pulling a batch of golden, crackling baguettes out of your own oven, and this recipe delivers that bakery-level result from scratch. The process starts with a poolish — a simple overnight pre-ferment made from just yeast, water, and bread flour — that builds the deep, complex flavor you'd expect from a proper French loaf. From there, a series of stretch-and-fold techniques develops the dough's structure without any heavy kneading, making it approachable even if you've never shaped a baguette before. The real secret to that shatteringly crisp crust is the steam: pouring hot water into a skillet at the bottom of the oven mimics the professional deck ovens used in French boulangeries. With only four ingredients in the dough itself — bread flour, yeast, water, and sea salt — there's nothing hidden, nothing processed, and absolutely no concern about cross-contact with tree nuts. The whole recipe is as clean and straightforward as bread gets, which is exactly what makes it so satisfying to bake. Once you hear that hollow knock on the bottom of a freshly baked loaf, you'll understand why people become obsessed with making these at home.

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