Herb Garlic Baguettes
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 cloves fresh minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup cold water
- 1 tablespoon dry active yeast (1 packet)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup warm water (105°F to 115°F)
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon water
- Put 3 1/4 cups flour, basil, oregano, thyme, garlic and salt in bowl.
- Mix using dough hook (s) until well blended, scraping bowl if necessary.
- Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water.
- Continue mixing on slow speed and slowly add yeast mixture and cold water.
- If dough is sticky you may add up to 1/4 cup extra flour, a little bit at a time.
- If dough is too dry you may add a little extra water.
- Continue mixing until dough is smooth and elastic, about 3 minutes.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place (70u0b0 to 80u0b0F) until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- When doubled, turn out on a lightly floured surface and punch down several times to remove air bubbles.
- Divide dough in half.
- Shape each half into a 12 inch long loaf.
- Place loaves on a greased baking sheet.
- With sharp knife make 3 or 4 shallow diagonal slices on top of loaf.
- Combine egg and 1 TSP water, whisking until well blended.
- Brush top of each baguetter with egg mixture.
- Cover with greased plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 450u0b0F.
- Remove plastic wrap and brush top of each baguette with egg mixture again.
- Bake at 450u0b0F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until loaves are deep golden brown.
- Remove and cool on wire racks.
flour, basil, oregano, thyme, garlic, salt, cold water, active yeast, sugar, water, egg, water
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/herb-garlic-baguettes-108478 (may not work)