Baguette Rolls

Transform your kitchen into a French bakery with this easy yet impressive recipe for Baguette Rolls! These crusty mini baguettes boast a perfectly golden, crackling exterior and a soft, airy crumb that makes them irresistible. Made with just four simple pantry staples—flour, yeast, salt, and water—this recipe emphasizes the beauty of traditional bread-making techniques, from kneading the dough by hand to creating steam in the oven for that signature crust. With a rise time that allows the flavors to fully develop, these rolls are worth every minute of patience. Whether served warm with butter, as a side to soups and salads, or transformed into gourmet sandwiches, Baguette Rolls are the versatile artisan bread you'll want to bake again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:240 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:265 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 500 grams All-purpose flour
• 7 grams Active dry yeast
• 10 grams Salt
• 350 milliliters Water

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt, mixing well to ensure even distribution.

Step 2

In another small bowl, dissolve the yeast in half of the warm water (approximately 175 ml). Let it sit for about 10 minutes until it becomes frothy, indicating that the yeast is active.

Step 3

Create a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the dissolved yeast mixture.

Step 4

Add the remaining water (175 ml) gradually, mixing with your hands or a wooden spoon until a rough dough forms.

Step 5

Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it for about 10-15 minutes. The dough should become smooth and elastic.

Step 6

Place the kneaded dough into a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for about 90-120 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.

Step 7

Punch down the risen dough to release the gases and divide it into 8 equal pieces.

Step 8

Shape each piece into a small baguette roll by rolling it lightly into a log shape, keeping the ends pointed to achieve the classic baguette look.

Step 9

Place the shaped rolls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each roll to allow for expansion.

Step 10

Cover the rolls with a damp cloth and let them rise for another 45-60 minutes until they have puffed up.

Step 11

Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 240°C (464°F). Place a shallow baking dish filled with water on the lower rack of the oven to create steam.

Step 12

Slash each roll diagonally a few times with a sharp knife for traditional scoring.

Step 13

Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Step 14

Let the baguette rolls cool on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy your homemade baguette rolls as a side, for sandwiches, or simply with some butter.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	872 grams (872.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1841

Total Fat 5.20g	7%
Saturated Fat 0.80g	4%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3956mg	172%
Total Carbohydrate 384.30g	140%
Dietary Fiber 15.00g	54%
Total Sugars 1.10g
Protein 54.30g	109%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 91mg	7%
Iron 24mg	131%
Potassium 677mg	14%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.6%

Protein: 12.1%

Carbs: 85.3%