Description
This Soft Fluffy French Bread Recipe yields a delicious loaf of bread that is perfect for sandwiches or to accompany a meal. The bread is light, airy, and has a crispy crust, making it a delightful addition to any table.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2.5–3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 Tablespoon white granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pink salt
- 2 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 egg beaten for top of bread
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix Dough: Add flour, oil, and salt to the yeast mixture. Knead until smooth and elastic.
- Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for about an hour until doubled in size.
- Shape: Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, and place it on a baking sheet.
- Second Rise: Cover and let the dough rise again for 30 minutes.
- Bake: Brush the loaf with beaten egg, slash the top, and bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- You can customize the bread by adding herbs, cheese, or seeds to the dough.
- For a softer crust, brush the loaf with butter after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg