Homemade French Bread Recipe
Homemade French Bread Recipe
Servings: 2 loaves
Calories:
Equipment
- Stand Mixer with a Dough Hook (for mixing & kneading)
- Greased Bowl with a Towel (for rising)
- Lined Sheet Pan (for baking)
- Pastry Brush
Ingredients
- 1 c Water lukewarm (between 95 to 105 degrees)
- 2 3/4 c Bread Flour
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 1/2 tsp Active Dry Yeast
FOR BAKING:
- 1 large Egg Yolk
- 1 tbsp Water
FOR SERVING:
- Salted Butter
Instructions
- Add the ingredients to a stand mixer taking care that your water is warm but not hot or it will kill the yeast.
- Allow the mixer to knead until it becomes a rough ball, then remove to a lightly floured surface to continue kneading by hand until smooth.
- Oil a bowl lightly and add your dough ball, rolling it around to coat all sides. Cover with a lint free towel and place in a warm spot to rise for about 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, shape into two loaves, cover and allow to rise another 30 minutes.
- While the dough is rising, you can preheat the oven to 375 degrees and also combine one egg yolk with a tablespoon of water.
- Place the loaves on a lined baking sheet and brush all exposed areas with the egg wash.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes or until golden. The bottom, when tapped, should produce a hollow sound. It may take a few more minutes depending on your oven.
- Allow to cool completely, then store in bread bags or serve warm with butter.