French Countryside Bread (Bread Machine – Abm)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2

French Countryside Bread - Warm and crusty bread to accompany every meal

French Countryside Bread (Bread Machine – Abm)

by The Chefin Bread

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

2 hours

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

232

Sugar

Fat

A warm, crusty loaf of freshly baked bread is hard to beat, and that's why French Countryside Bread has become a popular bread the world over. It has a crispy exterior and a soft, fragrant interior that smells of the French countryside. The bread also has variations that include herbs, spices, garlic, onions, olives, and more. This bread is perfect with any meal- slice it for toast in the morning, use it for sandwiches or dip it in soup. French Countryside Bread is a versatile bread that should be in everyone’s recipe book.

Instructions

1.	Add all the ingredients into the bread machine according to manufacturer’s instructions.
2.	Select the ‘white’ and ‘dough’ function and press start.
3.	Once the machine has completed the dough cycle, remove the dough and place it in a greased bread pan.
4.	Cover the bread pan with a damp towel and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
5.	Preheat the oven to 450°F and bake the bread for 20-25 minutes.
6.	Tap the bottom of the loaf- if it sounds hollow, it’s done!

PROS

French Countryside Bread is a delicious and fragrant bread that is healthy and easy to make.

This bread has an aromatic flavor that reminds you of the French countryside and is high in protein and fiber.

CONS

The bread has to be eaten within a couple of days of baking as it does not have preservatives.

Without proper storage, the bread can become stale and hard.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

French Countryside Bread is high in protein and fiber, making it a healthy option for bread lovers.
Fiber is important for digestion and supports heart health and blood sugar regulation.

	1 3/8 cups water , room temperature
	1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
	1 1/2 teaspoons salt
	4 cups bread flour
	1 tablespoon sugar
	2 teaspoons active dry yeast