Vietnamese Baguette

Name: Vietnamese Baguette
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (about 150 grams); 1/2 cup milk (or water); 2 teaspoons butter (or oil); 1 teaspoon yeast; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 pinch salt

Le Hien @conmeoden179

When I was studying far from home, I remembered the hot, crispy baguettes dipped in sweetened condensed milk sold at the end of my street. I was determined to make the same kind of bread to ease my homesickness.

Le Hien @conmeoden179

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Ingredients

1 1/4 cupsall-purpose flour (about 150 grams)
1/2 cupmilk (or water)
2 teaspoonsbutter (or oil)
1 teaspoonyeast
1 teaspoonsugar
1 pinchsalt

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Steps

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Mix the flour, sugar, and yeast in a bowl, then add the salt.
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Pour in 1/2 cup water and 2 teaspoons oil, knead until smooth. You can use a machine.
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Grease a bowl, place the dough in it, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size. Punch down the dough to release air.
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Divide the dough into equal portions, shape into balls, and roll out thinly.
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Fold the edges of the dough about halfway, then roll the top into a round shape with a plump belly.
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Let the dough rise a second time for about 30 minutes, then use a razor blade to score the top of the bread.
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Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C) for 10 minutes. Spray the outside of the bread with water and bake for 8 minutes.
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Continue baking at 300°F (150°C) for 10 minutes until the bread is done.
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Note: 1. You can substitute milk and butter with water and cooking oil. 2. Do not mix salt directly with the yeast as it may damage it. 3. Spray the bread lightly with water, avoiding pooling on the sides.