Carolina de Canadá
Breads

French Bread

Total Time
45 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy

This easy French bread has a crisp, golden crust and a soft, airy interior that’s perfect for any meal. Made with simple ingredients and straightforward steps, it delivers classic bakery flavor without the fuss. Ideal for slicing, sharing, and enjoying fresh, this is a dependable bread you’ll want to make often

French Bread

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Flour

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Yeast

  • 1 1/2 cups warm Water

  • 1 tablespoon Honey

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt

  • 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 cups Flour

Instructions

  • Combine first 2 ingredients.

  • Knead until it holds together and is no longer sticky.

  • Form into a loaf shape and place on a parchment papered cookie sheet.

  • Cover and let rest for 15 minutes, while the oven is warming up to 400F/205C.

  • Slash slits in the top and bake for about 20 minutes.

  • For variation try adding cinnamon and raisins; or garlic and rosemary (and/or cheese).

  • Garlic/rosemary: 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder, 3/4 – 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons Rosemary Add these to the dry.

  • Flatten dough, cover with cheese and roll up into a loaf shape.