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    Homemade Bakery French Bread

    Published: Dec 17, 2015 · Modified: Jul 26, 2021 by Melissa Stadler · This post may contain affiliate links · 544 Comments

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    Easy Homemade Bakery French Bread. Quick and easy homemade french bread made at home. Kids can make this bread! Super easy to follow foolproof recipe. www.modernhoney.com

    Homemade French Bread

    Simple, quick, and easy homemade French bread recipe. 

    Kids can even make this bread. For real.  It's that easy. Making any bread from scratch can be a daunting task and it's easy to be intimidated by the whole process. I am going to break it down and hopefully ease any worries. You may even become a master bread maker!

    This Homemade Bakery French Bread can be done in a little more than one hour which means you can have hot, fresh bread straight out of the oven when the kids get home from school even if you don't start baking until afternoon. You won't need to run to the bakery for your french bread anymore when you can make better bread at home....in no time flat.

    I taught a culinary class for kids in both Texas and Arizona and I've watched 7-year-olds tackle this homemade French bread recipe. I loved seeing the pictures those kids sent me showing the french bread masterpieces they made for their families.

    Homemade Bakery French Bread

    As a child, I remember riding my bike home from school and opening the back door to the smells of homemade bread baking in the oven. My Mom always said that she could live on bread alone so bread was always essential in our home. There's nothing more comforting than a hot piece of bread straight from the oven covered in churned butter and homemade strawberry jam.

    Let's get down to the basics so you can start baking.

    How to make quick and easy homemade bakery french bread:

    • Making sure the yeast proofs is essential. Using fresh yeast is important and mixing with warm water (not too hot, not too cold) will ensure success. Yeast loves sugar so add a pinch of sugar to the mixture. Let it work for about 10 minutes.

    Homemade Bakery French Bread

    • Adding flour one cup at a time is important so you can see when the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. That's when you know it's ready. Put flour down on the counter so the dough doesn't stick. That isn't fun. I love my Bosch mixer and can find a great deal on one below.

    Homemade Bakery French Bread

    • Using rolling pin, roll out into a 9 x 12 rectangle. Roll up lengthwise and mold into french loaf. I love this marble rolling pin.

    Homemade Bakery French Bread

    • The loaves don't have to look perfect. I rolled these babies in 7 ½ minutes flat before I sprinted to my little girl's performance. Don't forget to make 3-4 diagonal cuts with a sharp knife before placing on silpat or greased cookie sheet. These silicone baking sheets make it so easy to remove the bread from the baking sheet. Let rise for 30-40 minutes.

    Homemade Bakery French Bread

    • Bake at 375 degrees for 18-22 minutes until lightly golden brown. Watch it carefully to turn a light golden brown color.

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    Homemade Bakery French Bread

    Melissa Stadler, Modern Honey
    Homemade bakery french bread in minutes. This super simple and easy french bread recipe will be a hit in your home. It only takes a little more than an hour to have hot, fresh bread straight out of the oven. Forget the bakery when you can make it at home!
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    Prep Time 45 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
    Course Easy Bake French Bread
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8

    Equipment

    • bosch mixer
    • kitchenaid mixer
    • measuring cups and spoons
    • baking sheet

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 Tablespoons Yeast
    • ½ cup Warm Water
    • 2 cups Hot Water
    • 3 Tablespoons Sugar
    • 2 ½ teaspoons Salt
    • ⅓ cup Oil
    • 6 ½ cups Flour
    • 1 Egg for brushing on bread

    Instructions
     

    • In a small bowl, dissolve your yeast in ½ cup warm water. Make sure that your water is warm (not too cold, not too hot). Let proof for 10 minutes.
    • In a separate mixing bowl, combine hot water, sugar, salt, oil and 3 cups of the flour and mix together. Add the yeast mixture to a bowl.
    • Add the remaining 3 ½ cups of flour, one cup at a time, mixing after each addition. Watch for it to start pulling away from the bowl to know it's ready. Once all of the flour is added, let sit for 10 minutes.
    • Separate your dough into 3 pieces. On a floured surface roll each piece into a 9x12 rectangle. Roll it up like a jelly roll. Shape into a french bread loaf and smooth out edges.
    • Place the dough on a greased baking pan or a Silpat, seam side down. Using a knife, make 3-4 diagonal cuts about ¼ inch thick in bread. Brush with your beaten egg.
    • Let dough rise uncovered for 30-40 minutes in a warm place.
    • Bake at 375 for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown.

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    Happy Baking, my friends! I can't wait to hear what you think about this quick and easy homemade french bread.

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    Comments

    1. Karie

      June 03, 2023 at 6:57 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve always been a bit hesitant to make bread from scratch. However, this is one of the first recipes I tried, and dang! What a good choice! It turns out amazing every single time, and my family gobbles it up faster than I’d like. I have a gluten sensitivity, but I have found that if I use King Arthur’s organic bread flour, I can eat a few slices and my stomach does really well. I’m so glad I found your recipe! I’ve shared it with many family and friends! Thank you💛

      Reply
    2. Melody

      June 01, 2023 at 11:11 am

      5 stars
      I made this French bread with my grandson for a special family event and received rave revues!! Thank you for such an easy and delicious recipe!

      Reply
    3. lesley

      May 19, 2023 at 9:32 am

      Whats the ingredients in grm and pounds please

      Reply
    4. Yvette

      May 13, 2023 at 11:36 am

      Do you bake all three loaves at the same time?

      Reply
    5. Heather

      May 12, 2023 at 5:48 pm

      I added a little crushed garlic to the egg before I painted it on for spaghetti tonight. My son calls this donut bread without the garlic. I can’t wait to see what he thinks of this.

      Reply
    6. DJ

      May 10, 2023 at 12:58 pm

      5 stars
      Simple enough for my first time baking bread! I wasn't intimidated at all compared to some other recipes I've found. Everyone loved it. I'm making it again but with more salt this time.

      Reply
      • Melissa Stadler

        May 11, 2023 at 4:22 pm

        I love to hear this, DJ! So glad that it wasn’t too intimidating and that it worked out well. I love the simplicity of this recipe, it puts it at the top! Thanks for trying it out!

        Reply
    7. Malinda Bice

      May 08, 2023 at 12:45 pm

      This is my go to recipe for baking bread every time. It is fabulous! Great for making French toast, garlic bread, or simply just eating hot out of the oven. I highly recommend and I give it a five star rating!!!

      Reply
      • Melissa Stadler

        May 09, 2023 at 4:17 pm

        Malinda what an awesome comment! I am so glad that you love this recipe so much, it’s one of my favorites too. I love hearing how versatile it is, garlic bread would be delicious. Thanks for using my recipe!

        Reply
    8. Angie

      April 29, 2023 at 4:08 pm

      5 stars
      This is wonderful! I never knew bread could be so easy to make! First loaf is just about gone! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Melissa Stadler

        May 01, 2023 at 7:41 am

        Angie I am so happy to hear it. I love when people love the simplicity of this recipe. It really is the best! Thanks for trying it out!

        Reply
    9. Chrissy Marie

      April 28, 2023 at 12:50 pm

      What kind of yeast do I buy? Active Dry or Rapid Rise?

      Reply
    10. Betsyros

      April 25, 2023 at 10:30 am

      What a fantastic reward for so little effort! Brilliant recipe!

      Reply
    11. Jess

      April 16, 2023 at 5:20 pm

      Great!!

      Reply
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