Bake this irresistible Basic French Bread at home. Made with yeast, flour, water and salt. Easy step-by-step instructions included.
This Basic French Bread relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as dry yeast, unbleached flour, water (quite hot tap water) and salt. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 1529 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.
It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.
Updated Jun 30, 2026
Serves 4
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