My family's been making 4-ingredient baguettes for years. I think everyone should know our easy recipe.

Baguettes are versatile and can be surprisingly easy to make at home.

Steven John

If you can think of anything that's both as simple and as satisfying as French bread, I'm all ears.Between the airy insides and crispy crust, this type of bread is one of the best out there. Luckily, it's easy to make at home.My family has been making foolproof baguettes for years, using only four main ingredients. Here's our beloved bread recipe.

Start by gathering the basic ingredients.

I usually keep flour, yeast, and salt in my pantry at all times.