Easy Peesy French Bread Recipe: The Best Homemade Delight
This Easy Peesy French Bread Recipe is simple to make and absolutely delicious! Perfect for sandwiches or as a side with dinner.
- 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 teaspoons salt
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1¾ cups warm water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.
- Add the flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.
- Place the loaf on a baking sheet and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped.
Notes
- Try adding herbs or cheese to the dough for extra flavor!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0.5g
- 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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