Bánh Mì Baguette

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Ingredients

2 cups	all-purpose flour
1 cup	bread flour
1 teaspoon	salt
1 tablespoon	sugar
1 tablespoon	instant yeast
1 cup	warm water
1 tablespoon	vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1 In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, bread flour, salt, sugar, and instant yeast.
2. 2 Add the warm water and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients.
3. 3 Mix until a dough forms, then knead for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
4. 4 Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
5. 5 Punch down the dough and divide it into 2 or 3 equal portions.
6. 6 Shape each portion into a baguette by rolling it into a long, thin loaf.
7. 7 Place the shaped dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
8. 8 Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
9. 9 Using a sharp knife, make a few diagonal slashes on the top of each baguette.
10. 10 Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the baguettes are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
11. 11 Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack before serving.