Basic French Bread

Prep: 180 min Cuisine: French

A classic French bread with a crisp crust and airy interior, perfect for sandwiches or alongside meals. Suitable for bakers of all skill levels seeking authentic homemade bread.

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups warm water
  • 1 oz active dry yeast
  • 2 lb 2 oz bread flour
  • 1 oz salt

Instructions

  1. Combine warm water and active dry yeast in a mixer bowl.
  2. Add bread flour and salt; mix on low speed with a dough hook until all the flour is incorporated.
  3. Increase to second speed and knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic.
  4. Let the dough rise until doubled in size.
  5. Punch down the dough, divide, and shape as desired.
  6. Let the shaped dough rise again until doubled.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

186 kcal 9% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.6g 27% DV
Total Fat 2.4g 3% DV
Carbs 31.4g 11% DV
Fiber 8g 29% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 9703.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 285mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 0.1mg
Calcium 37.3mg 3% DV
Iron 1.9mg 10% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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