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Homemade French Bread

This is an easy recipe that uses only a few ingredients and a little bit of technique.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 37 mins
Servings: 14 slices
Calories: 95 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 cup warm water 110° to 115°
  • 1 package active dry yeast 2 ¼ teaspoons
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 2 ¾ to 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg white

Instructions

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  1. Combine sugar and 1 cup warm water in a bowl. Stir in yeast and let stand 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in salt and 2 cups of flour. Continue adding flour a bit at a time to form a stiff dough. Knead until about 5 minutes (or use a dough hook on a stand mixer per notes below).
  3. Place dough in a greased bowl and cover with a kitchen towel. Let rise 1 hour or until doubled. Punch dough down and let rise 30 minutes more.
  4. Roll dough into a 14"x10" square and roll up jelly roll style to create a 14"x2.5" loaf. Place on a parchment lined pan seam side down. Using a sharp knife, cut 3-4 diagonal slits into the loaf (about ¼" deep).
  5. Cover with a damp towel and let rise 30-40 minutes or until doubled. Brush bread with egg white. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  6. Place in the oven and bake 20-25 minutes or until browned. Cool on a baking rack.

Notes

  • Place the dough in a mixer with a dough hook and allow it to mix on medium speed for about 90 seconds.

Nutrition Information

Calories 95 (5%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 130mg (5%) Potassium 35mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Calcium 4mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 14slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 95

% Daily Value*

Calories 95 5%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 130mg 5%
Potassium 35mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.