Easy Rustic No-Knead Greek Baguette

If you love homemade bread but hate kneading, this easy rustic no-knead baguette recipe is perfect for you. With just a simple stir, you get bakery-style baguettes that are airy, soft, and full of bubbles inside, with a beautifully golden crust outside. These baguettes are ideal for sandwiches, breakfast, or dipping in olive oil and soups.

Easy Rustic No-Knead Greek Baguette

Recipe by George Zolis

5.0 from 1 vote

Course: BreadCuisine: GreekDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

baguettes

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

35

minutes

Calories

520

kcal

Resting Time

30

minutes

Total time

1

hour 

20

minutes

Easy rustic Greek baguettes made with a simple stir and no kneading. Fluffy interior, crispy crust, and perfect for sandwiches or dipping.

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Ingredients

Metric US

• Dough

• 1 kg 8 1/3 cup All-purpose Flour

• 700 g 2 3/4 cup Water

• 14 g 4 1/2 tsp Dry Yeast

• 15 g 1 tbsp Sugar

• 20 g 1 tbsp Salt

• 40 g 3 tbsp Olive Oil

• Extra Flour for shaping

• For Brushing

• 1 cup 1 cup Hot Water

• 1 tbsp 1 tbsp Sugar

• Sesame Seeds for topping

How to make Greek Baguette

• Prepare the Dough
• In a bowl, add the water, sugar, and yeast and stir.
• Add the flour, olive oil, and salt. Mix well until a soft dough forms.
• Cover the dough with a towel and let it rise in a warm place for 30–40 minutes.
• Prepare the Sugar Wash
• While the dough rises, mix the hot water with the sugar in a bowl and let it cool.
• Shaping
• Transfer the dough to a floured surface and gently deflate it with minimal handling.
• Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces.
• Shape each piece into a loaf with your hands.
• Let the loaves rest briefly.
• Place each loaf on separate parchment paper and shape them into their final form.
• Arrange on a baking tray with parchment separating the baguettes so they don’t touch.
• Rest for 15 minutes.
• Finishing & Baking
• Brush the baguettes with the sugar-water mixture and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
• Score diagonal cuts on the surface using a sharp knife or razor blade.
• Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C / 390°F (static heat) for 35–40 minutes until golden.

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Why This No-Knead Baguette Works

This no-knead baguette recipe uses a high-hydration dough that develops gluten naturally during resting. This method creates the signature airy crumb structure without kneading, making it perfect for beginners.

How to Get a Crispy Crust

Brushing the dough with sugar water helps the baguettes brown beautifully and gives them a bakery-style crust. Sesame seeds add aroma and texture, making these baguettes perfect for savory and sweet toppings.

Serving Ideas

These rustic baguettes are perfect for:

• Sandwiches and subs
• Bruschetta and garlic bread
• Soup and stew side bread
• Breakfast with butter and honey

They also freeze extremely well. Simply reheat in the oven to restore the crust.