Chewy French Baguette
Chewy French Baguette delivers a springy, open crumb wrapped in a thin, crisp crust. Made with pantry staples and baked with steam for great oven lift, it’s an inviting loaf for sandwiches, soups, or a warm slice with butter any day of the week.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chewy French Baguette, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 73
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Dissolve the sugar in the water in a 2-cup measuring cup; gently stir in the yeast. Let sit until the yeast softens and the top becomes foamy, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Whisk 3 3/4 cups flour and the salt together in a large bowl; make a well in the center. Pour the yeast mixture into the well; stir gently from the center outward until a sticky dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead, adding more flour if needed, until the dough is elastic and no longer sticky, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Oil a large bowl; add the dough and turn to coat. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) with one rack in the center position and one rack in the lowest position.
- 5
Fill a roasting pan with water; place it on the lower rack. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat.
- 6
Punch down the dough and turn it onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into 1 large loaf (or 6 sandwich loaves), tapering the end(s). Place the loaf (or loaves) on the prepared baking sheet. Make 3 or 4 diagonal slashes, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep, across the top(s). Cover with a dry towel and let rise until doubled in size, about 40 minutes.
- 7
Uncover the loaf (or loaves); bake in the preheated oven on the center rack until the top is light golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes depending on the size of the loaves.
- Calories 342.31 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 8.14 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 63.89 g 23%
- Total Fat 4.57 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.64 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 23.23 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 4.0 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 3.24 g --
- Added Sugars 2.48 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 1.78 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 3.96 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 6.55 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 1.3 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Chewy French Baguette is a French breakfast recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Salt, and Sugar. Each serving provides about 342.31 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chewy French Baguette?
- It is a French recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or side dish or snack.
- What is Chewy French Baguette made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Salt, Sugar, Vegetable Oil. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chewy French Baguette?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 342.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chewy French Baguette easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Chewy French Baguette healthy?
- Chewy French Baguette has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 342.31 calories and 8.14 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. It contains Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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