Homemade French Bread

This Classic Homemade French Bread recipe will have you making your bakery-style loaves in no time. These loaves are soft and chewy, with a perfectly crisp and golden crust.

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This recipe for Classic French Bread is simple enough for anyone to make, whether you are new to bread baking or a seasoned pro.

INGREDIENTS

– Sugar – Active Dry Yeast – Olive Oil – Salt – All-Purpose Flour Full Ingredients

In the bowl of a standing mixer, add warm water (between 95-105 degrees Fahrenheit), sugar, and yeast. Stir, and let sit for a few minutes, or until frothy.

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Add the oil, salt and about half of the flour. Using the dough hook, mix on low for 1-2 minutes, or until all the flour is mixed in.

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Continue to mix on low and add flour until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.

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Once the dough pulls away from the sides, mix on low for about 2 minutes. If the dough feels sticky, add a little more flour, until the dough is no longer sticky but is still soft.

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Turn the mixer off, cover the bowl with a towel, and let the dough rest for about 15 minutes.

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