Homemade French Bread
A simple homemade French bread made with a stand mixer and baked in the oven into two golden loaves.
Ingredients
| 2 cups | 480 ml | warm water (about 110°F) |
| 1 Tablespoon | 15 ml | active dry yeast |
| 2 teaspoons | 10 ml | sugar |
| 5-6 cups | 1.2–1.4 l | flour |
| 2 teaspoons | 10 ml | table salt or fine sea salt |
| 1 teaspoon | 5 ml | olive oil |
Instructions
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 1 Tablespoon active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 5-6 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons table salt or fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a small bowl, combine the warm water, yeast and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes, or until it has begin to foam.
- Place 2 cups of flour into a large mixing bowl with the salt. Stir in the yeast mixture and begin to knead by hand or using a dough hook and stand mixer. Add 1/2 cup of the remaining flour at a time until the dough is smooth but not sticky. Rub the olive oil around the dough ball and let rest for 15 minutes.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and divide it in half. Roll one half into a rectangle. Starting from the long side, roll the dough into a cylinder. Turn both ends in and pinch the seams closed. Round the edges and place onto a baking sheet. Repeat with the second dough ball. Let rise for 30-45 minutes. Make three diagonal cuts across the top of each loaf.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Bake for 17-20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
- Brush the top with melted butter if desired. Slice and enjoy! :)
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NOTES For a crispier/shinier crust, brush 1 egg white (whisked) with a teaspoon of water before baking french bread loaf.