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Perfect Homemade French Bread

Learn how to make Perfect Homemade French Bread. It only requires a handful of ingredients to make perfect bakery style bread at home!

Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 2 loaves
Calories: 1406 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons instant dry yeast
  • 2 cups warm water 100℉ to 110℉
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg beaten

Instructions

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  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, add 1 1/2 tablespoons instant dry yeast, 2 cups warm water, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and about 4 to 4 1/2 cups of flour. Knead on a slow speed until the flour has started to combine. Increase speed to medium and gradually add in remaining flour, just until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. The exact amount of flour you need varies based on a variety of factors. You should have a soft pliable dough that is tacky, but not sticky to the touch.
  2. Transfer to a lightly greased mixing bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise until double in size, about 1 hour.
  3. Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a large rectangle. Roll up tightly from the long end. Place onto a lightly greased baking sheet or into a French bread pan. Cover and let rise 30 to 45 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees and use a fork or whisk to beat 1 large egg in a small bowl.
  5. Use a sharp knife to cut diagonal slashes on the top of each bread loaf, about 1/4 inch deep. Brush loaves with beaten egg.
  6. Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 1406kcal (70%) Carbohydrates 287g (96%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Sodium 1796mg (75%) Potassium 460mg (13%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 120IU (2%) Calcium 76mg (8%) Iron 17.8mg (99%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2loaves

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1406

% Daily Value*

Calories 1406kcal 70%
Carbohydrates 287g 96%
Protein 42g 84%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 1796mg 75%
Potassium 460mg 10%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 120IU 2%
Calcium 76mg 8%
Iron 17.8mg 99%

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