Marys Test Kitchen | How to Make BANH MI (Vietnamese Baguettes) | AIRY inside CRISPY outside! @marystestkitchen | Uploaded March 2022 | Updated October 2024, 7 hours ago.
If you want light and airy Vietnamese Baguettes at home, you've come to the right place! The crust is thin, crackly and very crisp while the interior is light and fluffy like a cloud. This is the bread to make Banh Mi sandwiches; the iconic Vietnamese street food (or as I knew them in the 90's, Vietnamese Subs).
I wanted to make this banh mi bread at home ever since I was introduced to it by a Vietnamese friend during a high school wresting meet. But I could never make it happen! This was back before google had much to say about it. One person with insider restaurant knowledge told me there was rice flour in there. Another said they use low-gluten flour. Now, I think they were making things up!
So what kind of flour to use in Vietnamese Baguette? Bread flour!
Only in the last couple years, I've been working more with bread flour and made a roll that reminded me of Banh Mi....but not quite. After that, I've been getting closer and closer until finally this Vietnamese Baguette recipe is ready to share! I truly hope you make this special baguette recipe at home. You will LOVE it!
Should I share my favourite sandwich filling for banh mi? Let me know if you're interested and I'll do a video!
✨ Become a channel member for early access to new videos!✨ goo.gl/vxUTge
By the way, if you were wondering, I will give a full update on my allergy situation (including the wheat allergy symptoms) very soon! Thanks so much for the supportive comments. I really appreciated them!
* EDIT * HERE ARE THE ALLERGY TEST RESULTS: youtube.com/watch?v=vwcEvB_FWFk&list=PL6QDlGTnYxpGM5jL_NVvfwICb9uh3NY9q&index=1
*INGREDIENTS*
310ml warm water (105-110°F)
1 tsp sugar
2 1/4 tsp instant yeast (yes, I still recommend blooming it like traditional yeast)
510g bread flour (13% gluten, high gluten variations of all-purpose flour are OKAY too but try to get the bread flour if you can because I did find a noticeable difference. Though both versions were very good)
1 tsp salt
!!IMPORTANT NOTE!! READ ME!!!
A couple people had their plastic wrap stick BADLY to their risen baguettes. Could it be the humidity? Maybe they didn't add enough flour?
*I was only able to replicate this problem when I added EXTRA water (just 45ml did it). This tells me it's a hydration issue*
But you can prevent this by oiling the baguettes right after you shape them. Put a little oil on your hands when you roll them and put them on the baguette pan.
Also, when taking off the plastic wrap, peel back one of the shorter edges first. Once you get a little lift, slowly peel it back all the way across. That way, even if some of it starts to stick, you can easily pinch that section off the wrap and the rest of it can still peel off easily. Hope that helps!
For the full printable recipe, visit my blog: marystestkitchen.com/how-to-make-vietnamese-baguettes-banh-mi/!
* LINKS *
Vietnamese-style Baguettes [printable recipe]: marystestkitchen.com/how-to-make-vietnamese-baguettes-banh-mi
My Bread Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6QDlGTnYxpG0q1tAZ5K44xa8v_J6SnDA
Vegan Cultured Cheese Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6QDlGTnYxpE9ZL82hz5vPxvU5DmdSpPs
SHOP MY FAVES*
These are affiliate links which I earn a commission from when you use them to make purchases. There is no extra cost to you.
NON-STICK BAGUETTE PAN: amzn.to/3syUaKk
INFARED THERMOMETER: amzn.to/3hvVJm0
MY STAND MIXER: amzn.to/3JXHt1M
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*TIMESTAMPS *
0:00 Introduction
0:16 Mix Ingredients
2:54 First Knead & Rest
4:05 Second Knead & Proof
4:40 Divide Dough
5:26 Shape Vietnamese-style Baguettes
7:46 Prep Steam Oven for Proofing
8:57 Slashing Loaves
9:47 Bake Baguettes
*Some links are affiliate links. This means I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase through the link at no extra cost to you. This helps me buy supplies to make more videos so thank you!
In particular, we are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Some links on this site may lead to Amazon.com or other Amazon sites.
If you want light and airy Vietnamese Baguettes at home, you've come to the right place! The crust is thin, crackly and very crisp while the interior is light and fluffy like a cloud. This is the bread to make Banh Mi sandwiches; the iconic Vietnamese street food (or as I knew them in the 90's, Vietnamese Subs).
I wanted to make this banh mi bread at home ever since I was introduced to it by a Vietnamese friend during a high school wresting meet. But I could never make it happen! This was back before google had much to say about it. One person with insider restaurant knowledge told me there was rice flour in there. Another said they use low-gluten flour. Now, I think they were making things up!
So what kind of flour to use in Vietnamese Baguette? Bread flour!
Only in the last couple years, I've been working more with bread flour and made a roll that reminded me of Banh Mi....but not quite. After that, I've been getting closer and closer until finally this Vietnamese Baguette recipe is ready to share! I truly hope you make this special baguette recipe at home. You will LOVE it!
Should I share my favourite sandwich filling for banh mi? Let me know if you're interested and I'll do a video!
✨ Become a channel member for early access to new videos!✨ goo.gl/vxUTge
By the way, if you were wondering, I will give a full update on my allergy situation (including the wheat allergy symptoms) very soon! Thanks so much for the supportive comments. I really appreciated them!
* EDIT * HERE ARE THE ALLERGY TEST RESULTS: youtube.com/watch?v=vwcEvB_FWFk&list=PL6QDlGTnYxpGM5jL_NVvfwICb9uh3NY9q&index=1
*INGREDIENTS*
310ml warm water (105-110°F)
1 tsp sugar
2 1/4 tsp instant yeast (yes, I still recommend blooming it like traditional yeast)
510g bread flour (13% gluten, high gluten variations of all-purpose flour are OKAY too but try to get the bread flour if you can because I did find a noticeable difference. Though both versions were very good)
1 tsp salt
!!IMPORTANT NOTE!! READ ME!!!
A couple people had their plastic wrap stick BADLY to their risen baguettes. Could it be the humidity? Maybe they didn't add enough flour?
*I was only able to replicate this problem when I added EXTRA water (just 45ml did it). This tells me it's a hydration issue*
But you can prevent this by oiling the baguettes right after you shape them. Put a little oil on your hands when you roll them and put them on the baguette pan.
Also, when taking off the plastic wrap, peel back one of the shorter edges first. Once you get a little lift, slowly peel it back all the way across. That way, even if some of it starts to stick, you can easily pinch that section off the wrap and the rest of it can still peel off easily. Hope that helps!
For the full printable recipe, visit my blog: marystestkitchen.com/how-to-make-vietnamese-baguettes-banh-mi/!
* LINKS *
Vietnamese-style Baguettes [printable recipe]: marystestkitchen.com/how-to-make-vietnamese-baguettes-banh-mi
My Bread Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6QDlGTnYxpG0q1tAZ5K44xa8v_J6SnDA
Vegan Cultured Cheese Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6QDlGTnYxpE9ZL82hz5vPxvU5DmdSpPs
SHOP MY FAVES*
These are affiliate links which I earn a commission from when you use them to make purchases. There is no extra cost to you.
NON-STICK BAGUETTE PAN: amzn.to/3syUaKk
INFARED THERMOMETER: amzn.to/3hvVJm0
MY STAND MIXER: amzn.to/3JXHt1M
KEEP IN TOUCH
Pinterest: pinterest.ca/marystestktchn
Instagram: instagram.com/marystestkitchen
Facebook: facebook.com/marystestkitchen
Website: marystestkitchen.com
*TIMESTAMPS *
0:00 Introduction
0:16 Mix Ingredients
2:54 First Knead & Rest
4:05 Second Knead & Proof
4:40 Divide Dough
5:26 Shape Vietnamese-style Baguettes
7:46 Prep Steam Oven for Proofing
8:57 Slashing Loaves
9:47 Bake Baguettes
*Some links are affiliate links. This means I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase through the link at no extra cost to you. This helps me buy supplies to make more videos so thank you!
In particular, we are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Some links on this site may lead to Amazon.com or other Amazon sites.
