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French Bread
🛒 Quick Ingredients
📋 Complete Ingredients List
💡 Pro tip: Tap items to check them off as you prep!
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
🍳 Quick Cooking Steps
In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast
Let sit for 5 minutes until bubbly
Add flour, salt, and olive oil to mixture
Knead dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes
Place in greased bowl and cover with cloth
Let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size
Preheat oven to 375°F
Shape dough into a loaf and place on sheet
Bake for 30 minutes until golden
Cool on wire rack before slicing
🔧 Kitchen Tools & Equipment
📋 Complete Tools List
- Mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
⚡ Quick Cooking Tips
Use warm water, not hotnLet dough rise in a warm placenShape loaf gently to retain air pocketsnExperiment with different toppings and flavors
📊 Nutrition Facts
📦 Storage & Meal Prep
🥶 Storage Instructions
- Store in a bread bag for 3 daysnKeep in fridge to prolong freshnessnCan freeze for up to 3 months
⏰ Make Ahead Tips
- Prepare dough a day before and refrigeratenBake ahead and store for mealsnSlicing before storing helps with easier access
❄️ Freezing Guide
- Slice and freeze for conveniencenThaw overnight before usingnReheat directly from frozen in toaster
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve with butter or olive oilnPair with soups and saladsnUse for sandwiches or toasts
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Not kneading dough enough can lead to dense breadnOverproofing can result in flat breadnUnderbake for a doughy center
🎨 Recipe Variations
- Add herbs for flavor, like rosemarynMix in cheese or olives for salty bitesnUse whole wheat flour for a healthier option
❓ Quick Cooking Q&A
Yes, just adjust the water slightly.
Knead longer next time for better texture.
Bake on a preheated baking stone.
Yes, mix them in during kneading.
It should sound hollow when tapped.
