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 I've got a recipe for baguettes that are easy to make and pair well with so many meals. Not counting the optional egg wash, my family's go-to bread recipe only calls for four ingredients. This recipe requires a little patience and careful timing, so keep an eye on the clock. 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…