Quick and Easy French Bread
"If you’re new to the bread baking game, this is an excellent place to start! This simple, delicious bread pairs well with any meal, and takes very little prep time."
If you’re new to the bread baking game, this is an excellent place to start! This simple, delicious bread pairs well with any meal, and takes very little prep time.
Quick and Easy French Bread
Equipment
- baking sheet or stone
- large bowl
Ingredients
- 1 pkg dry yeast 2 1/4 tsp
- 1 1/4 c warm water
- 1 T sugar
- 2 3/4 c flour
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in warm water, add sugar and set aside for 10 minutes or until yeast is foamy
- Mix salt and up to 2 c flour in bowl, then add to yeast mixture.
- Add the rest of the flour and knead for 5-10 minutes, until bread feels elastic but not sticky
- Coat a large bowl with olive oil spray and place ball of dough in bowl, cover with plastic wrap or clean towel and place in a warm area to rise for about 1 hour-1.5 hour. Dough should double in size.
- Shape into loaf or loaves and place on greased baking sheet or stone. Slash across the top with a sharp knife.
- Bake at 375 for about 20 minutes, or until top is a golden color.
- Remove from oven and cool. Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 293mgPotassium: 36mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg
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