Easiest and Best French Bread

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Easiest and Best French Bread recipe for your next meal
in Bakery

Prep

120 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

150 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1.5 packages fast rise yeast
2 cups warm water
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon sugar
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg white , for egg wash
1 tablespoon water , for egg wash
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds ( optional )
2 tablespoons cornmeal

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2 loaves
Calories
180
Sugar
1g
Fat
0.5g
French bread is the quintessential bakery bread that everyone loves. It has a crisp crust, a chewy texture, and a slightly sour and earthy taste that is perfect with butter, cheese, dips, or soup. Although it is a staple in French cuisine, it is popular worldwide. The bread is traditionally baked in a baguette shape, which is long and thin. You can enjoy it fresh out of the oven or toast it the next day for a satisfying breakfast or sandwich. With this recipe, you will be able to make the easiest and best French bread at home easily.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
2.Add sugar, salt and flour to the bowl and mix it until it forms a sticky and rough dough. Don’t knead it too much.
3.Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise for 2 hours in a warm place until the dough doubles in volume.
4.Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
5.On a floured surface, place the dough and cut it into 2 halves. Form each half into a baguette's shape and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6.Let them rest for 20 minutes until they rise. Brush them with egg white mixed with water, and sprinkle some cornmeal and sesame seeds (optional).
7.Bake them for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
8.Let them cool on a wire rack before you slice them up.

PROS

This French bread recipe is easy and the best.
You can make delicious crispy bread at home.
It costs less than the bakery but tastes fantastic.

CONS

You need to be very careful with the measurements of the ingredients and the timing.
If you over-knead the dough or leave it to rise for too long or too short, it will be less fluffy and might not rise enough.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The amount of fiber in French bread is high, which means it can help regulate digestion and promote long-term colon health. Additionally, the bread is low in saturated fat.

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