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French Bread Recipe

A classic French bread recipe that's crusty on the outside and soft on the inside.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: French
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

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

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
  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 1 hour.
  5. 5. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
  6. 6. Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, and place it on a baking sheet.
  7. 7. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

French Bread
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