Vegan Classic French Baguettes

Few things in the bread world beat the crackle of a freshly baked baguette, and this recipe delivers that iconic crust and open, chewy crumb using nothing but flour, water, yeast, and salt. That's right — four simple ingredients, all completely plant-based, no eggs or dairy required. The secret to the depth of flavor here is the overnight poolish, a pre-ferment that gives the dough a complexity you simply can't rush or fake. A series of stretch-and-folds builds the gluten structure gradually, so by the time you shape the loaves, the dough is silky, elastic, and genuinely satisfying to work with. The steam-baking technique — pouring hot water into a skillet on the bottom rack — is what creates that signature shatteringly crisp crust that most home bakers assume is impossible outside a professional oven. Scoring each loaf with confident diagonal slashes lets the dough bloom beautifully in the oven, giving you that classic bakery look right on your own kitchen counter. Whether you're tearing into a warm loaf with olive oil or building the ultimate sandwich, this is the kind of bread that makes the whole process feel completely worth it.

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