Description
A simple and authentic French bread recipe with a crispy crust and airy crumb, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
3 3/4 cups (450g) all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp sugar
2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
1 1/4 cups warm water (110°F or 45°C)
Instructions
1.Dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water; let it sit until frothy.
2.Mix flour and salt in a bowl; add the yeast mixture and mix into a dough.
3.Knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.
4.Let the dough rise in a greased bowl for 1 hour.
5.Punch down the dough, shape into loaves, and let rise again for 30 minutes.
6.Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C), score the loaves, and bake for 20-25 minutes.
7.Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
For extra crustiness, place a pan of water in the oven while baking.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: French bread, classic bread recipe, homemade baguette