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So I had no plans for today and was yearning for some sort of sub or similar. Then I thought I know I'll make one, the bread and all.
I can make bread, it's pretty simple when you follow a recipe online, but never attempted a baguette style one so I went ahead and browsed the net.
I came across this one (with some tweaking), this is what I used for the bread:
1 cup water
3 cups bread flour
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons yeast
Basically, you mix all of these and knead it for a while, using a machine or by hand. It was really easy by hand, although probably not as elastic as a machine would produce. Afterwards, you leave it for an hour or so to let it proof in a greased surface. Once it has grown, you can cut it how you like, I chose to make 3 fairly small baguette style shapes.
After this you have to let it proof again in a warm place for another hour so that it grows once again.
This is how one of mine looked:
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/QJ1aJ.jpg)
About to place in the oven
Preheat the oven to 190 degrees (gas mark 5), put a little egg wash and leave it in for 20-25 minutes.
This what they come out looking like: (This is a different one to the above, because I forgot to take a photo ha)
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/VKf9S.jpg)
Not overly hard on the outside, which is what I wanted rather than a really crusty french stick. Nice colour too
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/ajbIS.jpg)
Butter and sliced
Now for the important parts, the fillings of course:
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/BMlul.jpg)
Ham
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/hGEiQ.jpg)
Turkey
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/DVK1g.jpg)
Bacon that I microwaved until crispy, it's the quickest way
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/zGdGY.jpg)
Two types of cheese, alternated
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/FVUf5.jpg)
Grilled it for a bit, then added lettuce, tomato, seasoning and ketchup
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/Glhst.jpg)
Et voila
Not too bad for a first attempt, the ingredients here are all pretty much processed stuff from supermarket (like the ham and turkey) so I'm gonna make one with better ingredients next time. Hovering between steak or meatball
Everyone should make bread! A very satisfying feeling when it comes out nice and hot
Sorry about the photo quality, my phone is pretty dreadful, it doesn't do my sandwich justice I'm afraid. Try it yourself and see
 
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ketchup huh, i always thought that was a weird condiment for a deli style sandwich
other than that I think it looks amazing
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I really shouldn't have looked at this blog anywhere near lunchtime.
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United Arab Emirates660 Posts
That looks delicious, although I'm always too lazy to make my own bread  gotta try to soon since you said it's very satisfying :D thanks for the pics!
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Im drooling at that
On August 12 2011 06:41 CDRdude wrote:
I really shouldn't have looked at this blog anywhere near lunchtime.
Agreed
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omg, i am REALLY hungry now, om nom nom
/brb food
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I'm browsing TL because I'm trying to think of what to get for lunch.. this isn't helping my starvation AHHHHHH SO DELICIOUS LOOKING
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Can I has one please?!
No bacon btw!
Nice!
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Almost started to laugh when I opened the blog but this looks awesome! It's been awhile since I've made my own bread but you're right, it's a great feeling and its also sooo good ^^
So far I've only made round loaves, you've got me wanting to try a baguette style now. Unfortunately I think I'll wait until it cools off here and the heat from the oven will actually be welcome.
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Hot, fresh baked bread/roll is mouth watering.
Awesome sandwich, I might try this sometime too.
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Oh man that looks so good V_V Jealous of that sandwich,
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On August 12 2011 06:41 travis wrote:
ketchup huh, i always thought that was a weird condiment for a deli style sandwich
other than that I think it looks amazing
Yeah I've felt the same way for a long time as well. As a child it was pretty common for people to put them on sandwiches, and then one day I realized that it just didn't feel right at all, so I stopped LOL
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I think this would have been better if you removed the ketchup and replaced with either mayo or ranch dressing. Otherwise, that is a pretty nice looking sandwich you got there.
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omg how can you guys not love ketchup omnomnom nom u sir are a magician that looks delightful
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nooooooooo, not ketchup, destroys the taste!!
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first off: WHAT THE FU-KETCHUP??!
second, besides the ketchup, that looks godly amazing, and now im hungry as hell lol
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That's a nice looking bread roll you got there. Makes me glad I just made a sourdough loaf, but, adding ketchup? Well, to each his own I guess..
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You might scoff at the ketchup, but with 3 meats (one of which is BACON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) you all know you would eat the shit out of that sandwich.
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Ares[Effort]
DEMACIA6550 Posts
This looks real good, send me one
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