Mix the dough using either

Bread Machine dough setting;

or by hand, place the dough in a covered bowl or proving basket and leaving the dough to rise until doubled in size.

Place the dough on you work surface and gently flatten and fold it remove the air. Split the dough into 2 pieces. Work one by folding it, sealing the join. Turn over and do the same, and then do once more.

Shape into baguette shape with the final sealed join underneath. Lightly flour the surface

Place onto a lightly oiled baguette tray (or if not available, a parchment lined baking tray).

Using a lame or sharp knife, make 3 slashes in the top of the of the dough and then cover and leave to rise for 1.5 to 2 hours.

Bake at 200’C for 22 minutes