Hands off French Bread

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 10

Easy Hands off French Bread recipe for your baking needs

by The Chefin Bread

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

1 hour 40 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

1 loaf (12 slices)

Calories

150 per slice

Sugar

Fat

0.5g

French bread is a classic staple of any bakery or kitchen. With this easy hands-off recipe, you'll be able to enjoy freshly baked bread without all the fuss of traditional bread making. This simple recipe requires only a few key ingredients and produces a deliciously crusty bread with a soft and tender interior. The bread is perfect to serve alongside soups, stews, and salads or can be sliced for sandwiches and toast.

Instructions

1.	In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour, salt, sugar, and active dry yeast.
2.	Add in the water and mix until a rough dough forms.
3.	Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
4.	Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour until it doubles in size.
5.	Preheat the oven to 450°F.
6.	Once the dough has doubled in size, shape it into a loaf and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7.	Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes until it has a golden brown crust.
8.	Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

PROS

This easy recipe requires very little effort and turns out a delicious, handmade French bread with a crusty exterior and soft, tender crumb.

It can be enjoyed as a side to any meal or sliced for sandwiches.

CONS

The bread requires time to rise before baking, which may not be suitable for those in a rush.

It also contains gluten and carbohydrates, which may not be suitable for individuals with certain dietary restrictions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While French bread may not be the healthiest of breads, homemade bread is always a better option than store-bought as you know exactly what ingredients you are putting in it.
It contains no preservatives or additives, and can be a source of carbohydrates for energy and fiber for digestive health.

	4 cups bread flour
	1 1/3 cups water
	1 teaspoon salt
	1 teaspoon sugar
	2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast