1. Dissolve the yeast in 3/4 cup warm water. 2. Place flour, salt, and wheat germ in the bowl of a food processor. 3. Add the yeast and water mixture and pulse 5 times. 4. Add the remaining water while turning the machine on and off. 5. Process for 1 minute, until the dough comes off the sides of the bowl and forms a mass on the blade. 6. Remove and knead by hand for 1 minute more. 7. Place dough in a greased bowl, turn to coat, cover, and let rise 1 hour. 8. Punch down and divide into 3 pieces. 9. Shape each into a long narrow baguette and place on a baking sheet or in a baguette pan that has been sprinkled with cornmeal. 10. Let rise 30 minutes, then slash before baking. 11. Put a pan of hot water in the oven and preheat it to 400 degrees. 12. Bake the bread for 30 minutes. 13. Cool the loaves on a rack. 14. These freeze well and can be reheated in a 375 degree oven for 5 minutes before serving. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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