2lb Basic White French Bread from Breadman
Perfectly crisp on the outside and airy on the inside, the 2lb Basic White French Bread from Breadman is your ultimate homemade bread recipe for a touch of artisan charm without the fuss. Crafted using simple pantry staples—like bread flour, salt, sugar, and active dry yeast—this recipe takes advantage of the Breadman bread machine to do all the heavy lifting, from kneading to baking. With just 5 minutes of prep time, this no-fail recipe delivers a golden, bakery-style loaf that pairs beautifully with savory soups, creamy butter, or your favorite sandwiches. The recipe's "French Bread" setting ensures an authentic texture and crust, making it a perfect addition to any mealtime or entertaining occasion. Whether you're a novice baker or a seasoned pro, this 2lb bread machine French bread is a must-try for effortlessly delicious results every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Water
- 4 cups Bread flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 teaspoons Sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
Instructions
Measure out all ingredients accurately using the specified quantities and units.
Pour the water into the bread pan of the Breadman bread machine.
Add the bread flour to the pan, covering the water completely.
Sprinkle the salt and sugar evenly over the flour.
Add the active dry yeast on top of the flour, making sure it does not touch the salt or water (dig a small well in the flour if necessary).
Insert the bread pan into the Breadman bread machine and securely close the lid.
Select the 'French Bread' setting on the bread machine (set the loaf size to 2lb and crust color as desired).
Start the machine and allow it to knead, rise, and bake the bread automatically.
Once the baking cycle is complete, carefully remove the bread pan from the machine (use oven mitts as it will be hot).
Turn the loaf out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1875 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.8 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3565 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 391.1 g | 142% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 62.7 g | 125% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 22.3 mg | 124% | |
| Potassium | 643 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
