Name: Wholemeal Baguette
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 Baguettes
Cuisine: Other

Jule’s Menu Verified

January 29, 2026

With this super-easy, foolproof whole-wheat baguette recipe, you can bake your own oven-fresh, rustic bread that’s crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside—using a simple no-knead dough, minimal shaping, and a short rise, perfect for beginners and everyday baking.

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Wholemeal Baguette

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Ingredients

WarningWheat and 1 other allergen identified

Instructions

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Baguette Dough

Dissolve the yeast and honey in lukewarm water. Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl. Slowly add the yeast mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until a smooth, very moist dough forms.

Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for two hours.

Shaping and Baking

Preheat the oven to 240°C (465°F) using the convection setting. Place an ovenproof dish filled with water on the bottom of the oven. Generously dust the work surface and baguette tray with flour.

Place the dough on a floured work surface and halve it using a dough scraper or knife.

Shape the two dough halves into long baguettes using as few movements as possible, and place them into the grooves of the baguette pan.

Bake the baguettes in the oven for 20 minutes. Then let them cool in the pan.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Hydration is Key 💧
Use lukewarm water (around 110°F) to activate the yeast perfectly and ensure optimal dough development, which is crucial for wholemeal bread's texture.
Flour Blend Magic 🌾
For the best texture, use a precise 70% all-purpose flour to 30% whole wheat flour ratio to balance nutrition and rise while preventing a dense, heavy loaf.
Steam Technique Mastery 💨
Create professional bakery-style crust by placing a shallow pan of boiling water on the bottom rack of your oven during the first 10 minutes of baking to generate steam.
Scoring Secrets 🔪
Use a sharp razor or bread lame to make 3-4 diagonal slashes on top of the baguette at a 45-degree angle, which helps control expansion and creates a beautiful professional appearance.
Cold Fermentation Hack 🧊
For enhanced flavor development, let the dough slow-rise in the refrigerator for 12-24 hours before final shaping, which deepens the bread's complexity and improves digestibility.

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Jule’s Menu

Hi, I’m Julia, and I’m the recipe developer, photographer, and author behind Jules’ Menu. I’ve spent the last eight years perfecting healthy everyday recipes so they strike the perfect balance between healthy and nourishing, simple and practical, and gourmet-level delicious.