How to make French Baguette 2 using the quicker poolish method, easy step by step instructions from start to finish.

Here are 4 simple rules to follow when making these wonderful Baguettes.
1. Stick to the recipe rigidly, the quantities and ingredients are very important and carefully worked out for successful results.
2. Use digital SCALES for the measurements including the water, don't convert to cups or measuring jugs, they are too inaccurate.
3. Use proper bread flour with at least 12% protein, check the ingredients list on the side of the flour bag for the protein level, protein may show in grams per serving but just work it out, it needs to be 12g of protein per 100g of flour. Plain or all purpose flour has a lower protein count and is great for pastries, cakes, and biscuits, but is not strong enough for making bread.
4. Very important...Check your yeast is working, BEFORE you start, you can do a yeast test as shown in my sandwich bread video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWpSbYV96_c
Thank you again for watching, John 👌

CIABATTA made easy at home.
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Stage 1 The Poolish or Sponge
200g / 7oz Strong white bread flour
300g / 300mls / 10½oz Cold water
½tsp / 2g of instant or active dried yeast, if using fresh yeast 8 grams

Stage 2 The main Ingredients
500g / 17½oz Strong white bread flour
220g / 22omls / 7½oz Cold water
1tsp / 8g Salt
The Poolish or Sponge made earlier

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