Vietnamese Baguette｜Banh Mi
About this recipe
If you're craving a fresh, homemade Vietnamese baguette, this recipe is the perfect solution. With just a few simple ingredients and a quick 20-minute baking time, you can whip up delicious baguettes that are perfect for banh mi or just enjoying on their own.
This version emphasizes straightforward techniques and precise measurements, ensuring that even novice bakers can achieve great results.
Ingredient notes
- The recipe calls for 200g of bread flour, which is roughly 1 cup plus 5 tablespoons.
- For sugar and salt, you'll need 1.5g each, which is about 1/2 teaspoon and 1/4 teaspoon, respectively.
- You'll need 3g of instant yeast, which is about 1 teaspoon.
- The correct amount of water is 140ml, as clarified in the video.
Tips from Apron’s video
- Combine the dry ingredients—bread flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast—before adding water to ensure even mixing.
- Knead the dough until it's smooth and elastic for the best texture in your baguettes.
- Allow the dough to rise until it has doubled in size, which is crucial for achieving a light and airy bread.
Good to know
- How long does it take to bake the baguettes?
- Bake the baguettes for 17-20 minutes at 230°C (440°F).
- What should I do if my dough doesn't rise?
- Make sure to knead the dough until smooth and elastic, and allow it to rise until doubled in size.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Apron: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Combine bread flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast in a mixing bowl.
- 2
Add water to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let the dough rise until doubled in size.
- 5
Shape the dough into baguettes.
- 6
Place the shaped baguettes on a baking tray.
- 7
Preheat the oven to 230°C (440°F).
- 8
Bake the baguettes for 17-20 minutes until golden brown.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The baking time and temperature were inferred from common baguette recipes.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Apron’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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