Baguettes

2 c warm water

5 c bread flour

2 T sugar

2 tsp salt

3 tsp quick rise yeast

2 egg yolks

2 T water

Directions:

Place warm water, flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in bread machine on dough cycle.

After complete turn out onto lightly floured surface. Punch down and divide in half.

Roll out one half into 16x12" rectangle. Cut down the middle so you have two 8x12" rectangles.

Beginning on the 12" roll up the dough, make sure to eliminate any air bubbles. Pinch off ends.

Repeat with other half of remaining dough.

Place rolls on lightly greased baking sheets about 2" apart.

Make deep diagonal slashes every 2"

Cover and let rise in warm place for about 40 mins (or until doubled).

Mix egg yolks and water and brush generously across tops of rolls.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees and bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

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These freeze well. I recommend storing in a plastic bread bag to keep fresh.