Easy Homemade French Bread
This homemade French Bread only uses 5 ingredients that you probably already have at home, and is simple to make. This recipe will quickly become a stable on your dinner table.
Servings 6
Calories 1kcal
Cost $3
Ingredients
- 2 1/4-2 3/4 Cups Flour
- 1 package Active Yeast If using yeast from a jar, use 2 1/2 teaspoon
- 1 TBSP Sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 Cup Warm Water using hot tap water works, if you want to test the temperature 115 degrees Fahrenheit
Instructions
- In the bowl of your mixer, blender, or food processor combine 2 1/4 C flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add water and mix for 3 minutes. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour 1 Tablespoon at a time until the dough forms a workable dough.
- Transfer the dough to a floured work surface- I like to work on floured parchment paper- knead the dough for 1-2 minutes, or until it's smooth. Return back to your bowl and cover with a wet tea towel (I use wet paper towels) for 45-60 minutes or until it's doubled in size.
- Punch the dough down and place it on your floured work surface (I like to do this on parchment paper.) Using a rolling pin, roll dough in a rectangular shape (or as close as you can get.) From the long end of the rectangle roll up the dough into a loaf and place of a parchment paper covered baking sheet. Cover with a damp tea towel (I use damp paper towels.) Rise for 45 minutes until doubled in size.
- While your loaf is rising, preheat your oven to 400
- Remove damp towel OPTIONAL mix together 1 egg white and a splash of water until foamy. Using a baking and pastry brush, brush onto your loaf.
- Using a sharp knife cut 3-5 slashes diagonally on the top of your loaf.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack, or slice and serve warm.
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