French Sandwich Pain Au Lait (Bread Machine)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 3
French Sandwich Pain Au Lait (Bread Machine)
in Bread

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

2 hr 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/4 cups water
5 tablespoons unsalted butter , cut into pieces
2 7/8 cups bread flour
1/8 cup barley flour
1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 tablespoon gluten
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons fast rising yeast or 2 1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
1 2/3 cups water
6 tablespoons unsalted butter , cut into pieces
3 3/4 cups bread flour
1/4 cup barley flour
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 tablespoon gluten , plus
1 teaspoon gluten
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 1/4 teaspoons fast rising yeast or 2 3/4 teaspoons bread machine yeast

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
16
Calories
185
Sugar
2g
Fat
8g
Pain au lait is a type of French bread that translates to 'milk bread'. It is a soft, slightly sweet bread that is perfect for sandwiches or as a side to soup or salad. While traditionally made by hand, this recipe lets you make this bread using a bread machine to simplify the process. With the addition of barley flour and nonfat dry milk, this bread is high in fiber and protein, making it a healthy and delicious choice for your next meal.

Instructions

1.Add all bread ingredients to the bread machine pan in order according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
2.Select dough setting and start the machine.
3.When the dough has risen, divide it into 16 equal pieces.
4.Shape each piece into a ball and place on a floured surface to rest for 15 minutes.
5.Flatten and fold each ball to create an oval shape and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
6.Allow the dough to proof for 30 minutes before brushing with beaten egg mixture.
7.Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

PROS

This bread is soft and slightly sweet, making it perfect for sandwiches or as a side to soup or salad.

Baking it in a bread machine means you can enjoy fresh-baked bread with minimal effort.

CONS

It can be time-consuming to make the dough from scratch and let it proof, so plan ahead if you want to enjoy this bread.

If you don’t have a bread machine, making this recipe by hand can be quite challenging for novice bakers.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This bread is a source of carbohydrates and provides energy to fuel your activity throughout the day.
Barley flour used in the recipe is high in fiber, which can promote digestion and support heart health.
However, this bread does contain butter, which means it is a source of saturated fat and should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

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