Ficelle Recipe
This recipe for homemade Ficelle bread with crusty curst and soft inside, is the second in our series of 15 baguette recipes, after this easy Baguette recipe. All you need to make it are five simple ingredients and 4 steps(mix the dough, shape, let it rise and bake) to you can enjoy French breadsticks that are perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
- 3 cups (410 grams) all-purpose flour (or bread flour)
- 1 tsp (200 grams) room-temperature water
- 1 tsp (4 grams) instant yeast
- 1 tsp (7 grams) salt
- 1 tsp (5 grams) sugar
Instructions
- Knead the dough: In the bowl of stand mixer, add water, flour, salt, sugar and yeast. Attach the dough hook, turn on the mixer and knead the dough on low speed for 6 minutes, then increase to medium speed and knead for another 6 minutes. (the dough should be dry at this stage).
- Roll the dough into a ball and let it rest for 15 minutes. Next, divide the ball into 6 equal pieces and let it rest for another 15 minutes to make it easier to shape.
- Shape the ficelle: shape each ball into a ficelle shape, about 17 inch longer (45cm) (See above for how to shape a ficelle step-by-step). Place the dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. (If your baking sheet is only 18 inches long or less, you can use two baking sheets and place the ficelle dough at a 45-degree angle).
- Rise: Put a bowl filled with boiling water in the bottom of the oven to create a warm, humid environment. Then, place the baking sheet in the oven and allow the dough to rise for one hour. (80 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degrees Celsius) is best for the dough to rise).
- Remove your baking sheet and let the boiling water. Preheat your oven at 440 degrees Fahrenheit (230 degrees Celsius).
- Score the ficelle dough with a sharp knife and spray them with water.
- Bake the ficelle: Remove the bowl of the boiling water and place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake the ficelle for 15 minutes or until golden brown on the top. When they are hot, spray them with water.
Notes
The temperature when making this ficelle recipe: 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees Celsius).
How to keep ficelle fresh?: Since it is made from soma dough, you can use these tips and tricks to keep your baguette fresh for longer to keep your Ficelle fresh. Place in a bread storage box, wrap in cotton bread napkin at room temperature to preserve its crust, or wrap tightly in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 7 days.