Bread Machine French Bread Simple Simple Simple
Create bakery-quality French bread effortlessly with this "Bread Machine French Bread Simple Simple Simple" recipe! With only five pantry-staple ingredients—warm water, bread flour, salt, sugar, and active dry yeast—your bread machine does all the hard work, from mixing to baking. This foolproof recipe delivers a crusty, golden loaf with a tender, airy interior, perfect for sandwiches, dipping in soups, or enjoying with your favorite spreads. The hands-on prep takes just 5 minutes, making it ideal for busy home bakers. Whether you're a bread machine beginner or a seasoned pro, this recipe guarantees delicious, homemade French bread in about 3 hours. Perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or any time you crave the irresistible aroma of fresh-baked bread!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Warm water
- 3 cups Bread flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoons Sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Active dry yeast
Instructions
Add the warm water to the bread machine pan first. Ensure the water is between 105–115°F (40–46°C) for optimal yeast activation.
Carefully add the bread flour on top of the water, ensuring it completely covers the liquid.
Sprinkle the salt and sugar evenly over the top of the flour.
Make a small well (dent) in the center of the flour with your finger or a spoon, ensuring it doesn’t reach the water. Add the active dry yeast into the well.
Place the bread machine pan into the bread machine and close the lid.
Select the 'French Bread' or 'Basic White Bread' setting on your bread machine. Choose your preferred crust setting (light, medium, or dark). Press 'Start'.
Allow the bread machine to mix, knead, rise, and bake the bread. This process will typically take around 3 hours depending on your machine.
When the baking cycle finishes, carefully remove the bread pan from the machine using oven mitts as it will be very hot.
Let the bread cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then gently remove it from the pan and place it on a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1382 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.6 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3548 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 289.2 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | ||
| Protein | 45.0 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 56 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 16.5 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 375 mg | 8% | |
*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.
