Description
A classic homemade French bread that is crusty on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/4 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, oil, salt, and 3 cups of flour; beat until smooth.
- Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
- Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Punch dough down. Divide in half and shape into loaves. Place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Mix egg white and 1 tablespoon water; brush over loaves. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
For a crispier crust, place a pan of hot water on the bottom rack of the oven while baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Bread
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 5g