Bread Machine French Bread 🍞
Description:
Indulge in the delightful aroma and taste of this very flavorful French bread, perfect for toasting to golden perfection. This recipe has been tried and tested in both basic and French cycles of bread machines, yielding success each time. Any modifications to the recipe will be promptly updated for your baking pleasure.
Recipe Category: Yeast Breads
Keywords: Breads, Breakfast, Brunch, Bread Machine, Small Appliance, < 4 Hours, Easy
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 1581.9
- Fat: 21.6g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 252.2mg
- Sodium: 2537.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 290.9g
- Fiber: 15.8g
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Protein: 52.9g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3/4 | Milk |
| 1/2 | Water |
| 1/2 | Whole Wheat Flour |
| 1 | Salt |
| 1 1/2 | Butter |
| 1 | Egg |
| 2 1/2 | White Flour |
| 1 1/4 | Active Dry Yeast |
Total Time: 3 hours and 40 minutes
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 3 hours and 30 minutes
Instructions:
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Begin by gathering all the ingredients listed above. Ensure they are at room temperature for best results.
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Place the ingredients into the bread machine’s baking pan in the order specified:
- Start with milk, followed by water.
- Add whole wheat flour, then sprinkle salt evenly.
- Place the butter into the mixture, followed by the egg.
- Lastly, add white flour and top it off with active dry yeast.
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Secure the bread machine’s baking pan into the machine and close the lid securely.
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Set the bread machine to the appropriate setting:
- For best results, use either the basic or French cycle, as both have been successfully tested with this recipe.
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Start the bread machine and allow it to knead, rise, and bake the bread according to the selected cycle.
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Periodically check the dough during the kneading process:
- If the dough appears too dry, gradually add water, one teaspoon at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Conversely, if the dough seems too wet, slowly incorporate additional flour, also one teaspoon at a time, until the dough reaches the proper texture.
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Once the baking cycle is complete, carefully remove the freshly baked French bread from the bread machine.
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Allow the bread to cool slightly before slicing into thick, comforting slices.
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Serve the warm slices of French bread with your favorite spreads, or enjoy them toasted for an extra crunchy texture.
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Store any leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for optimal freshness.
Indulge in the delightful taste and aroma of this homemade French bread, perfect for any occasion from breakfast to brunch or as a comforting snack. With its simple preparation and versatile nature, this bread is sure to become a staple in your household. Enjoy every slice!
