Elevate your homemade bread game with this **Healthy French Bread Loaf made in a Bread Machine (ABM)**. Crafted with a wholesome blend of whole wheat and bread flour, this recipe offers a nutritious twist on classic French bread without sacrificing its signature soft interior and perfectly crisp crust. With minimal prep time and the magic of your bread machine, this recipe is a breeze to create, requiring just a handful of pantry staples like warm water, olive oil, and active dry yeast. Ideal for pairing with hearty soups, fresh salads, or your favorite spreads, this loaf is as versatile as it is satisfying. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this hands-off, time-saving method will have you enjoying freshly baked, preservative-free bread in just a few hours. Perfect for those seeking a healthier, homemade alternative to store-bought bread!
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Ensure your bread machine pan, paddle, and all tools are clean and ready for use.
Add the ingredients to the bread machine pan in the following order: warm water, whole wheat flour, bread flour, salt, sugar, and olive oil. Lastly, make a small well in the flour and add the active dry yeast, ensuring it doesn’t come into contact with the liquids.
Place the pan into the bread machine, ensuring it’s securely set up.
Set the bread machine to the 'French Bread' or 'Whole Wheat Bread' setting (depending on your machine's functionality). Select the appropriate crust setting, such as 'light' or 'medium' depending on your preference.
Start the machine and leave it to knead, rise, and bake. This process typically takes around 2.5–3 hours, depending on the machine.
Once the cycle is complete, use oven mitts to carefully remove the bread pan. Let the loaf cool in the pan for about 5–10 minutes.
Gently remove the loaf from the pan and place it on a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve fresh or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Serving size | (698.0g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 1454.7 |
Total Fat 20.4g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 3.3g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 2376.7mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 279.6g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 28.2g | 0% |
Total Sugars 5.7g | |
Protein 48.9g | 0% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 91.6mg | 0% |
Iron 15.5mg | 0% |
Potassium 1043.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories