This Easy Homemade French Bread is as simple as the title suggests! The only thing you need is patience to wait as the dough rises! There are few things that are as satisfying as baking your own bread – if you haven’t tried it, now is your chance!
To make this delicious bread, start by making a classic dough using water, sugar, yeast, salt, flour, and oil. Leave the dough rise until it doubles in size before shaping into loaves and leaving to rise a second time. Slash with a sharp knife or a baker’s tool called a lame. Leave again to rise before baking in the oven until crisp and golden.
To make the Easy Homemade French Bread, you will need the following ingredients:
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine 2 ¼ cups of water, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of yeast. Depending on whether you are using active dry yeast, you may need to let the mixture bubble and foam for 3-5 minutes before proceeding. If using instant yeast, there is no need to let the yeast activate.
Add ¾ tablespoon of salt, 2 tablespoons of oil, and 3 cups of flour. Mix well and add in 2 ½ - 3 more cups of flour gradually. Knead for 2-3 minutes until the dough is smooth. If the dough starts to cling to the sides of the bowl, add ¼ cup of flour at a time until a soft but sturdy dough ball forms.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl. Cover the bowl with a towel or greased plastic wrap. Leave the dough to rise for about an hour or so, until the dough has doubled in size.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Cut in half. Pat each piece of dough into a thick rectangle, approximately 9 by 13 inches. Roll the dough up starting from the long edge. Use the heel of your hand to press out any air bubbles or seams. Pinch the edge to seal.
Place the dough seam side down on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Use a sharp razor, lame, or knife to slash the top of each loaf. Cover with greased plastic wrap or a kitchen towel, and leave the loaves to rise for about an hour until they have nearly doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 375 °F. Make sure the oven rack is in the center position in your oven.
Bake until golden brown.
Enjoy warm from the oven with a thick layer of butter!
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OMG, this Easy Homemade French Bread is a total game changer! 😍 I made it for our Sunday family brunch, and everyone was raving about it! The smell while it baked was to die for! I never knew makin bread could be this fun and easy. So happy I gave it a shot! Cheers to carbs! 🥖✨
Wow! This bread turn out fantastic! Last Sunday, me and the kids baked it together, and it filled the whole house with the most yummy smell. It’s now a family fave!
I recently tried this Easy Homemade French Bread recipe with my kids. It was fun to see them excited as the dough rose! The bread turned out delicious and we enjoyed it with dinner. A great way to spend time together in the kitchen!
Baked this bread with my kids on a rainy day. Great recipe.
Wow, this French bread was a total hit! I made it last Sunday while my hubby was doing his thing. The aroma of bakn’ bread filled the house, and we couldn’t stop munching on it. Super easy and tasted amazing!
Simply great bread!
Bread turned out awsome. My kids loved helping knead the dough. It was a fun bonding time in the kitchen, and the aroma filled the home. Will bake again! Thanks for sharing this simple recipe.
Delicious, homemade bread!
Superb
This French bread is a game changer! Made it for a movie night with my friends and wow, it was a hit. So easy to whip up while chilling on the couch. The smell alone is worth it! Can't believe I baked this myself; it felt so gourmet!
Just baked this French bread and it turned out really great! My kids loved helping with the kneading. It was such a fun family activity and the smell filled the house. It definitely takes some time, but the results are worth it. Can’t wait to try this again.
Superb! Making this perfectly fluffy French bread brought back lovely memories of baking with my grandmother. The dough was easy to handle, and the smell wafting through the house was just delightful. It made our family dinner special and everyone loved it!
Absolutely love this!
Wow! This bread was so easy and tastey! I baked it for my friends and they were all soooo impressed! Nothing beats the smell of fresh bread in your home!
This bread is a game changer! I made it last Sunday, and my hubby was surprised. The smell in the house was unreal. Can’t believe I made it from scratch, so easy!
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