Hazelnut 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 simple — just bread flour, sea salt, instant yeast, and water — so there's absolutely nothing to second-guess when it comes to hidden tree nut ingredients or cross-contamination concerns. The magic here is in the slow cold fermentation, which builds deep, complex flavor overnight without any fuss or fancy equipment. A series of gentle stretch-and-folds develops the gluten structure, giving you that open, chewy crumb and crackling crust that makes a great baguette so irresistible. The steam-baking technique is the real secret weapon: a splash of hot water in the oven creates the humid environment that lets the crust blister and caramelize to that signature deep amber. Once you hear that hollow knock on the bottom and catch the smell drifting through your kitchen, you'll understand why people obsess over homemade bread. Slice into it while it's still slightly warm and you'll never want to reach for a store-bought loaf again.

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