Cinnamon Free Crusty French Baguette

Few things in the kitchen feel as satisfying as pulling a genuinely crusty, golden baguette out of your own oven. This recipe keeps things beautifully stripped back — just bread flour, sea salt, instant yeast, and cool water — so there's nothing hidden in the ingredient list to worry about. The slow cold ferment in the refrigerator does most of the heavy lifting, developing deep, complex flavor without any shortcuts or additives. A series of simple stretch-and-fold techniques builds structure in the dough, giving you that open, chewy crumb and the signature crackly crust that makes a great baguette so irresistible. The steam-baking method is the real secret weapon here, locking in moisture early so the exterior blisters and crisps up to that classic deep golden brown. Once you hear that hollow tap on the bottom and catch the smell coming out of the oven, you'll understand why people have been making this bread for centuries. Let it cool just long enough for the crumb to set, then tear in.

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