Paris Bread
Transport your taste buds to the heart of France with this authentic Paris Bread recipe, a delightful homage to classic French baking. Crafted with simple yet essential ingredients like all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and a touch of softened butter, this bread boasts a perfect balance of soft, airy texture inside and a crisp, golden crust outside. The recipe involves an engaging mix of techniques, from kneading the dough to creating steam in the oven for that signature crunchy exterior. Whether shaped into a loaf, baguettes, or rolls, this versatile bread is ideal for sandwiches, appetizers, or savoring with a pat of butter. With just a few hours of rising and baking, your kitchen will fill with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread. Perfect for home bakers, this recipe makes 10 servings, making it an excellent choice for sharing a little slice of Paris with family or friends!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams all-purpose flour
- 7 grams instant yeast
- 10 grams salt
- 10 grams sugar
- 325 milliliters warm water
- 20 grams unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
Combine the flour, yeast, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Stir well to mix the dry ingredients evenly.
Gradually add the warm water while stirring to form a shaggy dough.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for approximately 8-10 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Add the softened butter and continue kneading until it is fully incorporated into the dough.
Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
After the first rise, punch the dough down to release any air bubbles. Turn it out onto the counter and shape it into a loaf or divide it into smaller portions for baguettes or rolls.
Place the shaped dough on a baking tray lined with parchment paper or in a loaf pan, and let it rise again for 30-45 minutes, until it has doubled in size.
Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F) and place a shallow pan of water on the bottom rack to create steam for a crisp crust.
Using a sharp knife, make diagonal slashes on the top of the loaf to allow for expansion during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.4 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.0 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 3946 mg | 172% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 394.5 g | 143% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.1 g | ||
| Protein | 54.8 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 75 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 23.6 mg | 131% | |
| Potassium | 619 mg | 13% | |
*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.
