Soft Fluffy French Bread Recipe
Learn how to make soft, fluffy French bread at home with this easy recipe. This homemade bread is perfect for sandwiches or enjoying with a pat of butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours (including rise time)
- Yield: 1 large loaf or 2 smaller loaves 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit until foamy. Stir in olive oil and salt. Gradually add flour, one cup at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Knead and Rise: Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 6–8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Shape and Bake: Punch down the dough, shape into loaves, and let rise again for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F. Make slashes on the loaf tops and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- For a softer crust, brush the top with melted butter after baking.
- For a crisper crust, place a pan of water in the oven while baking.
- This bread freezes well—wrap tightly once cooled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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