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French Bread Recipe

A simple and classic French bread recipe.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: French
Servings: 4 loaves
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2.25 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 cups warm water

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
  2. 2. Gradually add the warm water and mix until a dough forms.
  3. 3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes.
  4. 4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. 5. Punch down the dough and divide it into 4 equal parts. Shape each part into a loaf.
  6. 6. Place the loaves on a greased baking sheet, cover, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
  7. 7. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the loaves for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1.5mg

Keywords

Baking, French Bread
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