Baguettes

Name: Baguettes
Ingredients: 1 cup water lukewarm; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 yeast; 1 tablespoon shortening; 3 1/2 cups flour sifted; 1 tablespoon sugar

6 ingredients

1 steps

Ingredients

1 cup water lukewarm
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 yeast
1 tablespoon shortening
3 1/2 cups flour sifted
1 tablespoon sugar

Directions

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["Combine in a small bowl the water, salt, yeast, and sugar.", "Add the shortening and let proof.", "Sift the flour into a large bowl.", "Make a well in the center and gradually add liquid, stirring constantly.", "Stir with a wooden spoon until the dough starts to leave the sides of the bowl.", "Turn out and knead for 10 minutes.", "Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl and cover with a clean tea towel and let rise about 1 1/2 hours.", "Punch dough down and let rise again for 30 to 45 minutes.", "Punch down and let rest for 10 minutes.", "Turn the dough onto a floured board and roll into a 15\" x 10\"" oblong.""]"