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Herb Garlic Baguettes

Stuff Needed:
1 package active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup warm water (105°F - 115°F)
3-1/4 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf oregano
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cold water
1 egg
1 teaspoon water
KA Mixer

How to:
1. Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water.

2. Place 3-1/4 cups flour, basil, oregano, thyme, garlic and salt in bowl.
Attach bowl and dough hook. Turn to Speed 2 and mix 30 seconds.
Stop and scrape bowl. Continuing on Speed 2, slowly add yeast mixture and cold water, mixing about 30 seconds.
If dough is sticky, add remaining 1/4 cup flour.
Knead on Speed 2 for 3 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic.

3. Cover; let rise at room temperature (70°F - 80°F), free from draft, until doubled in size, about 1-1/2 to 2 hours.

4. On lightly floured surface, punch dough down several times, to remove all air bubbles, and divide dough in half.
Shape each half into a 12-inch long loaf. Place each loaf on a greased baking sheet or greased baguette pans.
With sharp knife, make 3 to 4 shallow diagonal slices in top of dough.
Combine egg and 1 teaspoon water and brush top of each baguette with egg mixture.
Cover with greased plastic wrap.
Let rise at room temperature (70°F - 80°F) until doubled in size, about 1 to 1-1/2 hours.

5. Brush top of each baguette again with egg mixture.
Bake at 450(MARK)F for 15 to 18 minutes or until deep golden brown. Remove from pans and cool on wire racks.