Authentic French Bread
This Authentic French Bread is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect for sandwiches or alongside soups.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 packet instant yeast
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Combine Ingredients: Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture and stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Shape the Baguette: Shape the dough into a baguette and place it on a baking sheet.
- Resting Period: Let it rest for 15 minutes, then score the top of the loaf.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crusty.
Notes
Serve with butter, olive oil, or herbed cheese. Store leftovers in a paper bag at room temperature or freeze for longer storage. Toast to revive.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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