Home Bread-Bakers v121.n016.1
[Advanced]

Platinum Instant Sourdough Baguettes

Reggie Dwork <reggie@jeff-and-reggie.com>
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:18:11 -0700
v121.n016.1
* Exported from MasterCook *

                Bread, Platinum Instant Sourdough Baguettes

Recipe By     : Red Star Yeast
Serving Size  : 16    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Bread                           Bread-Bakers Mailing List
                 Fatfree                         Posted
                 Stand Mixer

   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/4           cups  warm water -- divided (300 g) (110F/43C to 115F/46C)
   18             grams  Platinum Instant Sourdough Yeast -- (0.63-oz)
   4               cups  bread flour -- divided, (508 g)
   2 1/2      teaspoons  kosher salt -- (7.5 g)
   2                     ice cubes

Classic French baguettes made with Platinum Instant Sourdough Yeast 
offer the familiar crust and soft interior of traditional baguettes 
but yield a more intense flavor profile. For a truly French 
experience, slice the bread in half lengthwise and create a jambon 
fromage (ham and cheese) sandwich.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whisk 
together 3/4 cup (180 grams) warm water and instant sourdough by hand 
until dissolved. Add 1 1/3 cups (169 grams) flour, and beat at low 
speed until combined, about 30 seconds. Cover and let rise in a warm, 
draft-free place (75F/24C) until doubled in size, 30 to 45 minutes. 
Add salt, remaining 2 2/3 cups (339 grams) flour, and remaining 1/2 
cup (120 grams) warm water, and beat at low speed until dough comes 
together, about 30 seconds. Switch to the dough hook attachment. Beat 
at low speed for 2 minutes.

Lightly oil a large bowl. Place dough in bowl, turning to grease top. 
Cover and let stand in a warm, draft-free place (75F/24C) until dough 
is smooth and elastic, about 1 1/2 hours, folding every 30 minutes.

Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface, and divide in half 
(about 296 grams each). Shape each half into a blunt log by gently 
flattening dough into a rectangle. Take one edge of short side of 
dough, and tuck over center third, pinching to seal. Fold remaining 
third over center, pinching to seal. Roll dough until seam side down. 
Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.

Place a baguette pan on a rimmed baking sheet. Line each well of 
baguette pan with thin strips of parchment paper. Dust with bread flour.

Shape baguettes by gently flattening each into an 8x6" rectangle so 
one long side is nearest you. Starting with top edge, fold top third 
of dough to center, pressing to seal. Fold bottom third over folded 
portion, pressing to seal. Fold dough in half lengthwise so long 
edges meet. Using the heel of your hand, firmly press edges to seal. 
Roll into a 16" log, tapering ends slightly. Place logs, seam side 
down, on prepared pan. Dust with bread flour. Cover and refrigerate 8 
hours or overnight.

Remove dough logs from refrigerator, and let rise in a warm, 
draft-free place (75F/24C) until slightly puffed, about 45 minutes.

Preheat oven to 475F (250C).

Using a lame or razor blade, score baguettes with long diagonal cuts. 
Place ice cubes on rimmed backing sheet. Using a large sheet of 
heavy-duty foil, loosely cover loaves (do not allow foil to touch 
loaves), sealing edges tightly around rim of baking sheet.

Bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake until golden brown and an 
instant-read thermometer inserted in center registers 205F (96C), 5 
to 10 minutes more. Let cool on a wire rack.

S(Internet address):
   https://redstaryeast.com/recipes/platinum-instant-sourdough-baguettes
Yield:
   "2 loaves"
                                     - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 127 Calories; 1g Fat (4.5% 
calories from fat); 5g Protein; 25g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary 
Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 296mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1 1/2 
Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat.

NOTES : 2019 - 0922