Classic French Bread – 1.5 Lb Loaf

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 5

Classic French Bread - 1.5 Lb Loaf recipe for your daily bread needs

by The Chefin Bread

Prep

10 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

138

Sugar

Fat

Freshly baked bread is a staple in many households, and this Classic French Bread recipe is sure to become a favorite in yours. With a crisp crust and a soft, fluffy interior, this bread is perfect for sandwiches, toast, and even just served with butter. Bread-making does take some practice, but with a bread machine, this recipe is easy to follow. While this recipe calls for white bread flour, you can experiment with whole wheat flour or other types of flour to see what you like best. Start your bread-making journey with this Classic French Bread recipe!

Instructions

1.	Add water, butter, flour, sugar, salt, and yeast to the bread machine.
2.	Set to dough setting and start the machine.
3.	Once the machine has finished, remove the dough and shape into a bread loaf shape.
4.	Place the dough in a greased baking pan.
5.	Pre-heat your oven to 375F/190C.
6.	Once the oven is pre-heated, place the bread in the oven to bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.

PROS

There is nothing quite like fresh, homemade bread.

This recipe is easy to make and produces a delicious loaf of bread that is great for sandwiches, toast, or just served with butter.

CONS

Bread-making can be time-consuming, and it can take some practice to get the technique right.

This recipe requires a bread machine, which not everyone has.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Homemade bread is healthier than store-bought bread, which often contains preservatives and additives.
Bread made with whole wheat flour can be a good source of fiber and other nutrients.

	1 cup water
	2 tablespoons water
	2 teaspoons butter , softened
	3 1/4 cups bread flour
	1 tablespoon sugar
	1 1/2 teaspoons salt
	2 3/4 teaspoons bread machine yeast