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The Best Homemade French Bread

A classic French bread loaf with a crispy crust and soft, airy interior.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: European, French
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread Dough
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Sharp knife
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Activate yeast in warm water with sugar.
  2. Mix in oil, salt, and flour to form dough.
  3. Knead dough until smooth and elastic.
  4. Let rise until doubled in size.
  5. Shape, rise again, score, and bake until golden.

Notes

For a crisp crust, bake with steam in the oven.