Mix and knead the dough

• Combine the lukewarm water, sugar, salt, instant dry yeast, olive oil and bread flour in the bowl of a stand mixer.
• Mix and knead until the dough is nice and smooth.

Shape the loaves

• Place the dough on a floured surface and press it into a rectangle.
• Cut the dough in half lengthwise and roll each piece into a nice smooth loaf.

Let the dough rise

• Place the loaves in a baguette pan and cover with a towel.
• Let rise until puffed.

Score the loaves

• Using a serrated knife, cut diagonal slits into the top of each loaf.

Bake

• Bake in a preheated oven until nicely browned on top and bottom.