500ggluten-free bread flourSchar or Caputo gluten-free flour
11ginstant yeastSaf Instant, preferably
400glukewarm water
8gsalt
5gsugar
10gvinegar
40golive oil
150mlboiling waterto create steam in the oven
gluten-free flourfor lightly flouring the work surface and tray, and for dusting before baking
Procédé
Preparation
Combine the gluten-free flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
Whisk the dry ingredients well.
Mix the yeast and lukewarm water in a small bowl.
Stir until the yeast is completely dissolved.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the yeast mixture.
Mix the dough with a spatula or with lightly oiled hands.
Add the vinegar and olive oil.
Mix until the dough comes together.
Let the dough rise for 30 minutes in a greased bowl, covered with plastic wrap or a damp tea towel.
Deflate the dough with wet hands on a lightly floured work surface.
Divide the dough into three equal portions (310 g / 0.68 lb each).
Roll each portion into a log, keeping the thickness even.
Gently roll each log outward to form a length of dough about 30 cm (12 in) long.
Taper the ends slightly to create the classic baguette shape.
Use wet hands to prevent the dough from sticking.
Transfer the shaped dough to a baguette tray lightly dusted with gluten-free flour.
Let rise for 20 minutes, covered with a damp tea towel.
Preheat the oven to 200°C (395°F).
Place a dish of boiling water (about 150 ml) at the bottom of the oven.
Lightly dust the risen dough with gluten-free flour.
Score diagonal lines across each dough log with a very sharp knife, a razor blade, or a bread lame.
Bake for 35–40 minutes, until golden brown.
Transfer the baked baguettes to a wire rack and let them cool to room temperature before slicing.
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Notes
This recipe is measured by weight (metric) for accuracy. For the best results, use lukewarm—not hot—water to activate the yeast, and let the baguettes cool completely on a rack before slicing.