Bread Machine French Bread Simple Simple Simple
Create bakery-quality French bread effortlessly with this "Bread Machine French Bread Simple Simple Simple" recipe! With only five pantry-staple ingredients—warm water, bread flour, salt, sugar, and active dry yeast—your bread machine does all the hard work, from mixing to baking. This foolproof recipe delivers a crusty, golden loaf with a tender, airy interior, perfect for sandwiches, dipping in soups, or enjoying with your favorite spreads. The hands-on prep takes just 5 minutes, making it ideal for busy home bakers. Whether you're a bread machine beginner or a seasoned pro, this recipe guarantees delicious, homemade French bread in about 3 hours. Perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or any time you crave the irresistible aroma of fresh-baked bread!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Warm water
- 3 cups Bread flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoons Sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Active dry yeast
Directions
Step 1
Add the warm water to the bread machine pan first. Ensure the water is between 105–115°F (40–46°C) for optimal yeast activation.
Step 2
Carefully add the bread flour on top of the water, ensuring it completely covers the liquid.
Step 3
Sprinkle the salt and sugar evenly over the top of the flour.
Step 4
Make a small well (dent) in the center of the flour with your finger or a spoon, ensuring it doesn’t reach the water. Add the active dry yeast into the well.
Step 5
Place the bread machine pan into the bread machine and close the lid.
Step 6
Select the 'French Bread' or 'Basic White Bread' setting on your bread machine. Choose your preferred crust setting (light, medium, or dark). Press 'Start'.
Step 7
Allow the bread machine to mix, knead, rise, and bake the bread. This process will typically take around 3 hours depending on your machine.
Step 8
When the baking cycle finishes, carefully remove the bread pan from the machine using oven mitts as it will be very hot.
Step 9
Let the bread cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then gently remove it from the pan and place it on a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (628.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1381.8 |
| Total Fat 5.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 1.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3547.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 289.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 5.3g | |
| Protein 45g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 56.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 375.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories