Mix water and oil together in a separate cup.

Mix flour, sugar, and salt together.

Add ingredients to bread machine in order recommended by your manufacturer. Mine is liquid, dry and yeast on top.

Set machine to dough cycle.

When dough cycle is done remove dough to a lightly floured surface. Divide dough in half. Shape dough into 2 long logs about 3 inches wide. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer dough logs to the baking sheet, cover and let rest another 60 minutes.

Preheat your oven to 450 degrees. Position a cast iron skillet on the lower rack of the oven and allow it to heat up while the oven comes to temperature.

Microwave 1 ½ cups of water to boiling point. Slash the logs diagonally about 5 times. When you place the baking sheet in the oven pour the water into the hot skillet. Close the door quickly to contain the steam.

Bake baguettes 24-28 minutes until they are golden brown and sound a bit hollow when tapped.

Allow baguettes to cool completely before cutting.