Name: Rustic Italian Baguettes
Yield: Makes 4 baguettes
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 6½ cups [910 g] all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting; ½ cup [115 g] water, room temperature; ¾ cup plus 1 Tbsp [115 g] all-purpose flour; ½ tsp instant yeast; ½ cup [115 g] water, for steaming; 2¼ cups [520 g] water, room temperature; ⅛ tsp instant yeast; 1 Tbsp plus ½ tsp fine sea salt

This recipe requires some planning ahead to make, but the bread itself is delightfully uncomplicated. It’s a classic Italian white bread with a mild crumb and a thin crust made with a handful of ingredients, including organic wheat flour, water, sea salt, a little yeast, and—the one thing you won’t find listed in the recipe—a fair amount of time. The flavor is almost creamy with just a touch of natural sweetness. We find it continues to be one of our most popular breads because of its broad