Baguette
4. February, 2009
This has to be one of the simplest recipes to make, ever. I admit that the baguette is not as light and fluffy as the real French baguette but it is a healthy version and I make this all the time to serve with soups, for bruschetta, mini toasts and more.

Not exactly like the French do it but still nice!
This recipe is:
- Egg free
- Lactose (dairy) free
- Nut free
- Vegan
Baguette
Makes one long baguette or two short
Ingredients
- 150 millilitres (5¼ fluid oz) soy milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar
- 340 grams (12½ oz) spelt flour
- 1 teaspoon salt (Himalaya or sea salt)
- 3 teaspoons aluminium free and gluten free baking powder
- 50-100 millilitres (1¾ - 3½ fluid oz) water
Preparation
- Combine the 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 150 millilitres soy milk. Allow to sit for 15 minutes (this creates clots and makes the bread lighter).
- Stir in the 1 tablespoon agave nectar and mix well.
- Mix 340 grams spelt flour, 1 teaspoon salt and 3 teaspoons baking powder in a large bowl.
- Pour the wet mixture into the large bowl and stir a little.
- Add 50 millilitres of the water and check if you need more fluid.
- The consistency of the dough should be sticky but not runny. It should not drop easily off a spoon. If too dry, add a little water, if too runny add a little spelt. You should be able to knead the dough lightly and it should not stick too much to your fingers.
- Knead very lightly (for a couple of seconds).
- Place baking parchment on a baking tray measuring 40x40 centimetres (16x16 inches).
- With your hands, form one long roll. The circumference should be equivalent to a woman's wrist. You can also make two shorter rolls instead of one if you prefer.
- Place roll on the parchment.
- Bake at 180 degrees Celsius/350 degrees Fahrenheit/Gas Mark 4, for 30 minutes.
- Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes and slice with a bread knife.
Tips
- You can use regular baking powder instead of the aluminium free and gluten free baking powder.
- You can use wholemeal flour instead of the spelt flour and honey instead of the agave nectar.
- You can slice the bread, wrap individual slices in plastic bags and reheat or toast in the toaster later.
- You can use yoghurt, buttermilk, rice-, oat-, or almond milk instead of the soy milk.
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