Description
Learn how to make soft and fluffy French bread at home with this easy recipe. This homemade loaf is perfect for sandwiches, toast, or enjoying on its own.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For Brushing (Optional):
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit until foamy.
- Mix the Dough: Add olive oil, salt, and most of the flour. Mix until combined, then gradually add the remaining flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead and Rise: Knead the dough until smooth, then let it rise until doubled in size.
- Shape and Bake: Shape the dough, let it rise again, then bake until golden brown.
- Finish: Optionally, brush with melted butter and cool before slicing.
Notes
- For extra fluffiness, refrigerate dough overnight for a slow rise.
- To make baguettes, divide the dough into two portions.
- This bread is great for sandwiches and toasting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of loaf)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
