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Breadmaker French Bread goes so well with so many dishes, you will want to try this recipe for sure! Can you just taste that warm bread!

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Breadmaker French Bread

I love making homemade bread. This Breadmaker French Bread is one of the recipes I use a lot. It’s super simple since the bread machine does most of the work for me. If your family enjoys homemade bread, definitely give this recipe a try!

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Servings: 2 loaves

French Bread

By Jamie Sherman
I love making homemade bread. This Breadmaker French Bread is one of the recipes I use a lot. It's super simple since the bread machine does most of the work for me. If your family enjoys homemade bread, definitely give this recipe a try!
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total: 1 hour 50 minutes
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Ingredients 

  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 ½ cups bread flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon cornmeal

Glaze

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted, optional

Instructions 

  • In bread machine pan, place the first five ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1-2 tablespoons water or flour if needed).
  • When cycle is complete, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide in half. Roll each portion into a 10×8-inch rectangle. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with the long side; pinch to seal seams.
  • Sprinkle a greased baking sheet with cornmeal. Place loaves seam-side down on prepared pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 20-30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Whisk egg and water; brush over loaves. With a sharp knife, make 4 shallow slashes across the loaves. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
  • Bake at in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is for 2 loaves sliced into 16 slices each.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice, Calories: 55kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 0.5g, Saturated Fat: 0.1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Trans Fat: 0.001g, Cholesterol: 6mg, Sodium: 76mg, Potassium: 19mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 0.3g, Vitamin A: 9IU, Calcium: 5mg, Iron: 0.2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Originally published on June 11, 2012. Updated on April 21, 2021.

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Jamie Sherman founded Love Bakes Good Cakes in February 2012. She is a self-taught home cook passionate about sharing easy, delicious, and family-friendly recipes. From comforting classics to irresistible desserts, I believe homemade food brings people together. Join me on my journey of creating and sharing meals that bring joy to every table!

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19 Comments

    1. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says:

      Homemade is the best! I couldn't live without a menu – seriously, we would eat sandwiches or something every single day!

      Reply
  2. Terry says:

    Okay, first icing and now bread. I think I love you, lol. Thanks for sharing at our party this week.

    Reply
    1. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says:

      Hahaha 🙂 Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  3. Evelyn says:

    I haven't made homemade bread in like forever. I also like to use my breadmaker in mixing and kneading it but I like baking it in the oven. I am looking forward to trying yours. Thank you for sharing at Freedom Fridays!

    Reply
    1. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says:

      I never bake bread in my breadmaker either …. Maybe it's just me or my imagination, but I don't like the heavier texture – I always bake it in the oven! Stop by and let me know what you thought when you do make it 🙂

      Reply
  4. Michelles Tasty Creations says:

    Jamie,
    Yum! I love making homemade bread. Nothing like it. Thanks for sharing at Creative Thursday 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend.
    Michlle

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    1. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says:

      I love eating homemade bread – which mean I have to make it 🙂 Have a great weekend, Michelle!

      Reply
  5. Connie says:

    Thanks for linking up with me on Wow Us Wednesday 🙂

    Reply
    1. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says:

      Have a great weekend, Connie 🙂

      Reply
  6. Five Little Chefs says:

    I'm going to make this. I would LOVE to know how to make a great french bread. We would eat it a few times a week. We are big bread lovers! I'd like to invite you to join Fantastic Thursday. Hope to see you there. hhttp://www.fivelittlechefs.com/2012/06/fantastic-thursday-link-party-1.html

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    1. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says:

      This one is super simple if you have a bread machine 🙂 I'll stop by and link up!

      Reply
    2. Five Little Chefs says:

      Thanks for linking up at Fantastic Thursday at Five Little Chefs! Hope to see you there next week!

      Reply
  7. Miz Helen says:

    There is nothing like a great loaf of fresh French Bread coming out of the oven, it looks wonderful. Hope you are having a great week and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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    1. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says:

      I agree, Miz Helen! Have a great weekend 🙂

      Reply
  8. Kaylee says:

    French bread is on my list of things to learn to make better this summer. I would love to have you share this recipe at Mealtime Monday!

    Kaylee
    http://www.couponingncooking.com

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    1. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says:

      This recipe is super easy – especially if you have a bread machine! I'm on my way over to link up – thanks for the invite 🙂

      Reply
    1. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says:

      Thank you so much! This gave me the biggest smile 😀 I'm so thrilled you thought of me! I hope you have a blessed week!

      Reply