New Orleans French Loaves

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

New Orleans French Loaves, a crunchy and delightful bread recipe

by The Chefin Bread

Prep

10 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

2 hours 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 1/2 cups warm water , about 80 degrees
	1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
	1 package active dry yeast
	3 cups bread flour , approximately
	1 1/2 teaspoons salt
	1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or 1 teaspoon other mild fruit-flavored vinegar
	1/4 cup vegetable oil
	1/4 cup unsalted butter , melted with 1/2 teaspoon salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

201 per serving

Sugar

Fat

The New Orleans French Loaves, also known as baguettes, are a traditional bread recipe that has been enjoyed for generations. This French-inspired recipe uses a combination of water, yeast, flour, vinegar, oil, and butter to create a crusty, delicious bread that is perfect for sandwiches or as an accompaniment to soups and stews. To achieve the best possible results, it is important to use high-quality ingredients and to follow the recipe instructions carefully.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast until they dissolve.
2.	Add the bread flour, salt, apple cider vinegar, vegetable oil, and melted butter to the bowl. Mix until the dough is achieved.
3.	On a floured surface, knead the dough for about 15 minutes.
4.	Put the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp kitchen towel, and let it rise for an hour.
5.	Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Shape the dough into two long French loaves, place them on a greased baking sheet and set aside to rise for 30 more minutes.
6.	Place a baking dish filled with water on the bottom of the oven. Slash the tops of the loaves with a sharp knife, and bake them for 30 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.

PROS

New Orleans French Loaves are a crunchy, delicious bread that complements any meal.

The bread is easy to prepare and can be served as a side with any dish.

CONS

This bread recipe requires several hours of rising time.

Additionally, it is important to ensure that the water used in the recipe is not too hot or too cold to yield the desired results.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While the New Orleans French Loaves are not necessarily considered a health food, they contain complex carbohydrates, which provide the body with energy.
The bread is also a source of dietary fiber from the bread flour, which helps in maintaining digestive health.