Homemade French Bread


 


Preparation Time: 120 min.
Difficulty: Novice
Total Calories: 1340 kcal

Ingredients:

  • 500g of all-purpose flour
  • 350ml of warm water
  • 7g of active dry yeast
  • 10g of salt
  • 10g of sugar
  • 30ml of olive oil

Kitchen Tools Needed:

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Kitchen towel
  • Rolling pin

Instructions:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
  • Add the salt and olive oil to the yeast mixture.
  • Gradually add the flour to the mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
  • Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
  • Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down and roll it out into a loaf shape.
  • Place the shaped dough onto a baking sheet, cover again, and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
  • Make a few diagonal slashes on top of the dough with a sharp knife.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  • Let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Macros:

  • Total Calories: 1340kcal
  • Carbs: 270g
  • Proteins: 30g
  • Fats: 10g

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