Stir together:<\/p>\n
2 c warm water<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n 1 1\/2 Tbsp yeast<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Set aside.<\/p>\n In a large mixing bowl:<\/p>\n 4 1\/2 c flour<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n 1 Tbsp salt<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n 1 Tbsp sugar<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Add:<\/p>\n yeast mixture<\/p>\n Incorporate as much as you can.<\/p>\n Knead on a lightly floured surface for about 4 minutes.<\/p>\n Add:<\/p>\n 1 Tbsp butter, softened<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Knead until butter is incorporated.<\/p>\n Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, rest for 1 hour.<\/p>\n Divide dough into 5 equal pieces.<\/p>\n Shape into loaves.<\/p>\n Place on a perforated baguette pan.<\/p>\n Slice tops.<\/p>\n Let rest for 30 minutes.<\/p>\n Place a small oven proof bowl of water on lower rack of oven.<\/p>\n Bake @ 425, 20 min or until golden brown.<\/p>\n NOTES<\/p>\n\n