Baguette
Baguette is a classic French bread made with water, fresh yeast, oil, baker's flour and salt. The Thermomix TM7 kneads the dough into a smooth, elastic consistency, taking the hard work out of bread making. With a crispy golden crust and airy crumb, this homemade baguette rivals any bakery loaf and is ideal for breakfast or dinner.
About this recipe
Baguette Thermomix TM7 recipes bring authentic French bakery bread into your own kitchen with remarkably little effort. This all-in-one kitchen machine transforms simple ingredients — baker's flour, fresh yeast, water, oil and salt — into a supple, elastic dough that bakes into a loaf with a shatteringly crisp crust and an open, airy crumb. Anyone searching for homemade bread recipes knows that kneading by hand is the biggest barrier; the TM7 removes it entirely, mixing and kneading the dough evenly from low to high speed for consistent results every single time. The gentle heating function also helps dissolve the yeast at just the right warmth, so your dough rises reliably even on cooler days. Serve this baguette warm with salted butter for breakfast, slice it alongside soup for a quick weeknight dinner, or bring it to a weekend brunch with cheese and charcuterie. Fresh from the oven, it fills the house with an irresistible aroma no shop-bought loaf can match.
Preparation tips
- Tip 1: Use lukewarm rather than hot water to dissolve the fresh yeast, as liquid that is too warm can kill the yeast and prevent the baguette dough from rising properly during proofing.
- Tip 2: Let the shaped baguettes prove on a floured tea towel with a fold between each loaf, so they keep their shape and do not stick while doubling in size before baking.
- Tip 3: For an extra crispy crust, place a small ovenproof dish of hot water on the bottom of the oven to create steam, and slash the tops of the baguettes diagonally with a sharp blade just before baking.
Recipe variations
- Variation 1: Wholegrain baguette — replace half of the baker's flour with wholemeal flour for a nuttier flavour and heartier crumb. Add a little extra water, as wholemeal flour absorbs more liquid during kneading in the Thermomix.
- Variation 2: Festive herb baguette — knead chopped rosemary or grated cheese into the dough before shaping. Brush the slashed tops with olive oil and sprinkle with coarse sea salt for a savoury loaf perfect for Christmas dinner or a festive cheese board.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Precise weighing - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs the baker's flour to the gram for consistent dough hydration. [Weighing]. [Precision Control]
- Even mixing - The TM7 blends fresh yeast and water evenly at low speed until the mixture is fully activated. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
- Hands-free kneading - The Thermomix kneads the baguette dough into a smooth, elastic ball without any manual effort. [Kneading]. [Hands-Free]
- Gentle heating - Precise temperature control of the TM7 warms the water for the yeast without destroying its rising power. [Heating]. [Precision Control]
- Multi-functionality - One Thermomix appliance activates the yeast, mixes and kneads the dough without changing containers. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- water
- fresh yeast
- oil
- baker's flour
- salt
- hot water