French Baguettes with Laura

I have never posted a recipe before but this one has been really fun :)

French Baguettes
(Two baguettes)
1 c. water
2 ¾ c. flour
1 Tbs sugar
1 tsp salt
1 ½ teaspoon yeast

(For later) 1 egg yolk, 1 Tbs water

Add all ingredients except egg yolk and one teaspoon water to your bread machine. Use the dough setting. You will know when your dough is ready because when you press it with your finger and the indentation remains in the dough. Pull out the dough and put on lightly floured surface. Roll out dough to approximately 16x12 inch rectangle. Cut in half to get two 8x12 inch rectangles. Roll up tightly. Pinch together the sides and edges (I always roll under the ends too). Grease a cookie sheet, and place on sheet at least 3 inches apart. Make cute cuts in the bread . Cover, and let rise 40 minutes or until double.

Mix egg yolk and water and brush over the entire loaf. Cook for 20-25 minutes at 375 degrees or until golden brown. Serve warm, ,or cool on a wire rack.