January 11, 2023

Homemade French Bread

Homemade French Bread

French Bread is soft and chewy on the inside, with a perfectly crisp and golden crust. Learn how to make this easy Homemade French Bread, it’s simple enough for anyone to make this perfect bakery style bread at home!

Celina Swartz

Homemade French Bread

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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: bread
Cuisine: French
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups warm water (110-115F)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 4 1/2- 5 cups  All-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tbsp instant dry yeast
  • 1 Egg, beaten
  • 2 tbsp Melted butter, optional

Method
 

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, add yeast, water, salt, and 4 cups of flour. Knead on a slow speed until the flour has started to combine. Increase speed to medium and gradually add in the remaining flour until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
  2. Transfer to a lightly greased mixing bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise until double in size, about 30-45 minutes.
  3. Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a rectangle. Roll up tightly from the long end. Place onto a lightly greased baking sheet or into a french bread pan. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise for 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Use a sharp knife to cut diagonal slashes on the top of each bread loaf. Brush loaves with egg wash.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and brush with the melted butter. Enjoy!
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