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From the kitchen of Stacey Chouati<\/h4>\n\n\n

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