Mini Baguette: 10 Reasons to Love This French Delight
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Crispy and Chewy Mini Baguette Recipe Perfect for Any Occasion
- Author: Olivia
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 mini baguettes 1x
- Category: Bakery
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 3 ½ cups (420g) bread flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (or instant yeast)
- 1 ¼ cups (295 ml) warm water (105°F / 40°C)
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- Herbs such as rosemary, thyme, or oregano
- Seeds like poppy, sesame, or flax
- If using active dry yeast, dissolve in warm water with a pinch of sugar and let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy. Skip this step for instant yeast.
- Combine flour and salt in a bowl. Add yeast mixture or water and stir until a rough dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes (or 5–6 minutes in a stand mixer) until smooth and elastic.
- Form into a ball, place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
- Divide dough into 4–6 pieces. Shape each into a loose oval and rest 10–15 minutes.
- Roll each into a 6–8 inch cylinder. Place seam-side down on a lined baking sheet.
- Cover and proof 30–45 minutes. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) with a steam pan.
- Use a bread lame or razor to cut 2–3 diagonal slashes on each baguette.
- Add hot water to the steam pan or spray oven walls. Bake 18–22 minutes until golden.
- Transfer baguettes to a cooling rack and rest at least 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Use fresh yeast for best results.
- Experiment with different herbs and seeds for flavor.
- Store baguettes in a paper bag to maintain crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baguette
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg