Step 4: Oven set up
- 9x13 pan filled with water
- baking sheet
With 15 minutes of proofing left, preheat the oven to 450°F/232°C on the convection setting or 475°F/246°C on a standard setting.
Fill a 13x9 inch baking pan halfway with water and place on the bottom rack of the oven. Place a metal baking sheet on the middle rack.
- Note: The pan of water will help create a steamy environment for a crisper crust and the baking sheet will be preheated so the baguettes can be slid on with the parchment paper and immediately start baking for faster oven spring.