French Bread – a delicious recipe with water, yeast, salt, sugar, flour, egg. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
Servings:persons
1
Mix warm water, yeast, salt and sugar.
2
Let stand 5 to 6 minutes.
3
Add 5 cups flour and beat well.
4
Add remaining flour until you can handle the dough without it being sticky.
5
Knead for 5 minutes.
6
Put in bowl and let stand dough rise until double in size.
7
Remove from bowl and cut into four sections.
8
Shape into narrow loaves (2 loaves to a cookie sheet) or into round mounds. Beat egg whites and water.
9
Brush top of loaves and let stand for 1 hour.
10
Makes three slits on top of each loaf.
11
Bake at 450u00b0 for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350u00b0 and bake for 30 minutes. Brush once during cooking process with the egg white mixture.
1594
kcal
Calories
7
g
Fat
327
g
Carbs
45
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 6 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 c. warm water, 1 pkg. yeast, 1 Tbsp. salt, 2 Tbsp. sugar, and more.
Yes, French Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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