Best No Knead Baguette

Submitted by FLUFFSTER

"I got this off of the internet and so I thought I'd try it. I have not made it as of yet, but plan to within the week. With just the two of us, a loaf can last a few days. I love the feel and smell of a good yeast dough, but for busy days, this comes in handy. Hope you'll give it a try and let me know what you think of it. Times don't include 2 hour rise time."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 2 loaves

ingredients

• 1.23 ml active dry yeast
• 354.88 ml warm water (110 -115 )
• 14.79 ml sugar
• 9.85 ml salt
• 14.79 ml shortening, melted
• 946.36 ml all-purpose flour
• 59.16 ml cornmeal (optional)

directions

1. In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water.
2. Add sugar, salt, shortening, and 1 cup warm water; stir until dissolved.
3. Add flour and stir until smooth.(you may knead, but it's not necessary).
4. Cover and let rise in a draft-free, warm place for an hour or until doubled.
5. Turn onto floured surface. Divide in half; let rest for 5 minutes.
6. Roll each half into a 10"x8" rectangle. Roll up from the long side; pinch along seam edges to seal.
7. Place seam side down on oiled baking sheets sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover and let rise again until doubled, approximately 45 minutes.
8. With a very sharp knife, make 5 diagonal cuts across the top of each loaf.
9. Bake as directed or until lightly browned.
10. Cool on wire racks.