Baguettes

***Perfect for adding garlic butter and cheese***

Ingredients:

1 cup warm water
1 TBSP honey
2 1/4 tsp yeast
3 cups flour
1 tsp salt

In mixing bowl, add water, honey, and yeast. Let proof for five minutes. Combine flour and salt and add to activated yeast in 1/4 cup increments, (if using a KitchenAid, keep set on "stir" setting) until dough has formed and the sides of the bowl are relatively clean. Let the mixer "knead" the dough on the stir setting for five minutes. Place the dough in a greased bowl
, cover, and let rise for one hour. Punch dough down and separate into two portions. Roll into a baguette the length of your baking sheet. If you twist the dough, it tends to not shrink. Cover both loaves and let rise 30 minutes in a warm area. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Brush with melted butter and bake for additional 5 minutes or until the tops are browned.