Easy Peesy French Bread Recipe: A Simple Treat for All Chefs
Learn how to make easy and delicious French bread with this simple recipe that everyone can enjoy.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1½ cups warm water
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Add salt and flour to the yeast mixture, stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- For a crustier bread, place a pan of water in the oven while baking.
- Brush with butter after baking for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Easy Peesy French Bread Recipe