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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!

 
Breadmaker French Bread roll sliced in half on counter top
 

French Bread

French Bread

Yield: 2 loaves (16 slices each)
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

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!

Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 cups water
  • 2 tsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 3-1/2 cups bread flour
  • 1-1/2 tsp. active dry yeast
  • 1 tbsp. cornmeal

Glaze

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp. water
  • 2 tsp. sesame seeds, toasted, optional

Instructions

  1. 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 tbsp. water or flour if needed).
  2. When cycle is complete, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide in half. Roll each portion into a 10x8-in. rectangle. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with the long side; pinch to seal seams.
  3. 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.
  4. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  5. Whisk egg and water; brush over loaves. With a sharp knife, make 4 shallow slashes across the loaves. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
  6. Bake at in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Information:

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 940Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 997mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gProtein: 33g

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  3. Miz Helen

    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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  4. Five Little Chefs

    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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  7. Evelyn

    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!

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