Danish French Bread Franskbrod

Delight your taste buds with the classic Danish Franskbrød, a light and fluffy rendition of French bread that’s a staple in Scandinavian kitchens. This traditional recipe blends simple, pantry-friendly ingredients—like all-purpose flour, warm milk, and a touch of sugar—with a soft, buttery richness that sets it apart. Perfectly golden on the outside and irresistibly tender on the inside, this loaf achieves bakery-level perfection with a shiny egg glaze and optional sesame seed topping. The dough is lovingly kneaded and proofed to create its signature delicate crumb, making it an ideal companion to breakfast spreads, hearty soups, or indulgent sandwiches. With just 25 minutes of prep and bake time, this Franskbrød is your ticket to fresh homemade bread that will fill your kitchen with irresistible aromas and your table with Scandinavian charm.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 500 g All-purpose flour
• 300 ml Milk
• 50 g Unsalted butter
• 20 g Sugar
• 10 g Salt
• 7 g Active dry yeast
• 1 Egg (for egg wash)
• 10 g Sesame seeds (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the milk in a small saucepan until warm (about 37°C or 98°F). Take care not to let it get too hot, as this could deactivate the yeast.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let the mixture sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy, indicating the yeast is activated.

Step 3

Melt the butter and let it cool slightly before adding it to the yeast mixture.

Step 4

Gradually add the flour and salt to the bowl, mixing with a wooden spoon or using a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment, until the dough begins to come together.

Step 5

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8–10 minutes (or 5 minutes with a stand mixer) until it is smooth and elastic.

Step 6

Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 7

Punch the dough down gently to release air. Shape it into a loaf and place it on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 8

Cover the dough again with a towel and let it rise for another 30 minutes.

Step 9

Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).

Step 10

Beat the egg and brush it over the loaf for a shiny crust. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top if desired.

Step 11

Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Step 12

Let the Franskbrød cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(956.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2572.2

Total Fat 64.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 324.6mg	0%
Sodium 4136.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 422.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.2g	0%
Total Sugars 36.8g
Protein 73.1g	0%

Vitamin D 177.1IU	0%
Calcium 593.4mg	0%
Iron 25.9mg	0%
Potassium 1286.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.7%

Protein: 11.4%

Carbs: 65.9%