Ultimate Sourdough Baguettes

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These are time consuming but so good! especially if you aren't close to a good bakery. they make excellent sourdough rolls for sandwiches like french dip.

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Steps

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In a large bowl combine water , starter , and 3 c flour , mixing until smooth.

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Stir in the salt , sugar , yeast , and gluten , then add 2 more cups flour.

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Stir until starts to pull away from sides of bowl , add only enough flour to make a slack , sticky dough.

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Knead 5 minutes and turn into an oiled bowl.

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Let rise 1-1 / 2 to 2 hours.

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Deflate and divide into 6 thin or 3 thick baguettes or several rolls.

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Place at least 4 inches apart from each other.

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Baguettes should be aprox.

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18 inches long.

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Place a lightly greased piece of plastic wrap on top and let rise 1 hour.

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Brush with egg wash and sprinkle w / desired topping.

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Spray w / olive oil.

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Bake in 450f oven for 20 min , remove from oven , place rack at top of oven.

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Put bread back in and broil till deep golden brown in color , watching closely !.

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Remove and serve.

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Ingredients

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water, sourdough starter, flour, salt, sugar, yeast, vital wheat gluten, egg yolk, italian seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seed