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Don't be intimated by homemade bread. This Easy French Bread is super simple and yields two beautifully delicious loaves.
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Easy French Bread

Don't be intimated by homemade bread. This Easy French Bread is super simple and yields two beautifully delicious loaves.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword easy french bread
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rise Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings 2 loaves
Author Meg's Everyday Indulgence

Ingredients

  • 2 cups warm water (105 to 115 degrees F)
  • 1 Tbsp. active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 5-6 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg, beaten

Instructions

  • In the bowl of your stand mixer, add water, yeast and sugar. Stir to combine. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes, until foamy. Meanwhile, spray a large bowl with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  • Add salt, olive oil and 3 cups of flour to the bowl. Mix using dough hook. Once combined add 2 more cups of flour. Mix again. Add remaining cup of flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until a soft ball forms. You may not need all of the last cup of flour.
    Easy French Bread dough, right after mixing and ready to rise.
  • Place in the greased bowl. Turn to coat. Cover bowl with towel and place in a warm place to double in size, about 1 hour.
    Risen french bread dough.
  • Flour a large surface. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside. Divide dough in half. Roll one half into a 9x12-inch rectangle. Tightly roll, jelly roll style. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough. Lightly slash each loaf 3 or 4 times with a serated knife. Cover with a towel and allow to rise until doubled, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush risen loaves with beaten egg. Make sure you cover the entire surface of the loaves. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden.