How to Make Crusty, Open-Crumb Baguettes at Home

Made with a no-knead, four-ingredient dough, these crusty baguettes have an open crumb and a shatteringly crisp crust. The overall process is simple, but the key to an excellent baguette is twofold: time, which develops flavor, encourages browning, and promotes a light and airy crumb; and baking in a steamy environment, which you can create easily in your home oven. Notes: Find the full recipe with lots of notes here: https://alexandracooks.com/2024/09/19/crusty-open-crumb-baguettes/ Tools: Challenger Bread Pan: https://shorturl.at/Z7kLh Baking Steel: https://bakingsteel.com/collections/steels/products/baking-steel Emile Henry Lidded Baguette Baker: https://amzn.to/3zk3ube Kevjes Dough Storage Containers: https://amzn.to/4dU3PjT DoughMate: https://amzn.to/3Tqg3bM Razor Blades: https://amzn.to/3ZhZtyJ