Vietnamese Banh Mi

Similar to a baguette, these Vietnamese buns are essential for making an authentic Banh Mi sandwich

Vietnamese Banh Mi

Equipment

Pre-heat Oven to 450°F

Ingredients

  • 180 grams Warm Water
  • 250 grams Bread Flour
  • ½ tsp Instant Dry Yeast
  • 1 tbsp White Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt

Procedure

  1. Combine the sugar and warm water, then add yeast and allow to bloom
  2. Add half of the bread flour and stir to consistency. Allow this mixture to rest for about 2-3 hours
  3. Add the remaining flour and the salt and knead until the dough begins to tighten
  4. Split the dough into 3 equal sized pieces and allow to rise for about 1 hour (or until doubled in size)
  5. Press each dough ball flat until it's about ½-¾ inches thick, then fold the two sides into the middle, pinching the ends to form a baguette shape
  6. Place them on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and allow to rise for another 1 hour (or until doubled in size again)
  7. Score the tops of each baguette with a razor and place in a 450°F oven with a source of steam (e.g. a tray of water in the bottom). Spray water around the oven when you put them in for the first time
  8. Bake for about 5 minutes, then spray more water around the baguettes and the oven to create additional steam
  9. Allow them to bake for about 20-25 minutes in total, or until golden brown