Mini French Bread Loaves Serves 2
Elevate your mealtime with these perfectly portioned Mini French Bread Loaves, a delightful small-batch recipe designed to serve two. Crafted with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, olive oil, and active dry yeast, these individually sized loaves boast a crisp golden crust and soft, airy interior. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a second rise for irresistible lightness, these mini loaves are ideal for cozy dinners, date nights, or when fresh bread for two is all you need. Whether dusted with cornmeal for a rustic finish or served warm with butter, these homemade French bread loaves are the perfect addition to soups, salads, or your favorite spreads. This easy, versatile recipe delivers bakery-quality results right from your oven!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups Warm water (around 110°F/45°C)
- 0.75 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 0.5 teaspoons Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (plus extra for greasing)
- 1 tablespoon Cornmeal (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently, then let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is activated.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil.
Mix the ingredients until a rough dough forms. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes, until it is smooth and elastic.
Lightly grease a clean bowl with olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning it to coat with oil, and cover with plastic wrap or a clean towel. Let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
Punch down the dough to release the air. Divide it into two equal portions and shape each portion into a small loaf, roughly 6 inches in length.
Place the loaves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (or lightly dusted with cornmeal for extra texture). Cover them loosely with a towel and let them rise again for 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Using a sharp knife, score the tops of the loaves with 2-3 diagonal slashes.
Bake the mini loaves for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and they sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Let the loaves cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy fresh with butter, jam, or your favorite toppings!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
423 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.9 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 488 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.7 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 10.5 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 13 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 111 mg | 2% | |
*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.
