Easy French Bread Recipe: A Simple Way to Freshly Bake at Home
This Easy French Bread Recipe is a simple and delicious way to enjoy freshly baked bread at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 3/4 cups warm water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool before slicing.
Notes
- For a crustier loaf, place a pan of water in the oven while baking.
- Add herbs or cheese for additional flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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