French bread

French bread has been around for centuries, with the earliest recipes dating back to the Middle Ages. The traditional French bread recipe calls for flour, water, salt, and yeast, and the dough is typically kneaded by hand. The dough is then allowed to rise, before being shaped into a loaf and baked in a hot oven.

French bread is often associated with the country’s famous baguettes, which were first introduced in the early 20th century. However, there are many other types of French bread, such as brioche, pain de mie, and pain aux raisins.

While the basic ingredients and methods for making French bread have remained largely unchanged over the centuries, there have been some notable changes. For example, the addition of sugar to the dough was once common, but is now less common. And, while most French bread is still made by hand, some bakeries have started to use machines to speed up the process.

Advice

When making French bread, it is important to remember to use the right type of flour. Bread flour is the best choice, as it has higher gluten content which will help the bread rise better. In addition, make sure to knead the dough long enough to develop the gluten, allowing the bread to rise higher and have a better texture. When rising, use a warm place that is free from drafts. Finally, when baking, be sure to preheat the oven to the appropriate temperature and use a baking stone to help create a crispy crust. With these tips, you should be able to make delicious French bread in no time!

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Recipes

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Gluten Free French Bread

  • butter
  • tapioca flour
  • vinegar
  • water
  • salt
  • rice flour
  • butter
  • rise yeast
  • sugar
  • egg substitute
  • xanthan gum
  • egg white
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Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed French Bread.

  • garlic
  • loaf french bread
  • cheddar cheese
  • chicken
  • buffalo sauce
  • blue cheese
  • smoked paprika
  • parmesan cheese
  • ranch dressing
  • cream cheese
  • cilantro jalapenos green onion
  • salt
  • olive oil
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Buffalo Chicken-Stuffed French Bread

  • cheddar cheese
  • mozzarella cheese
  • salt
  • loaf french bread
  • ranch dressing seasoning
  • chili powder
  • garlic powder
  • cumin
  • onion powder
  • smoked paprika
  • cream cheese
  • mayonnaise
  • sour cream
  • blue cheese crumble
  • hot sauce
  • chicken
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Chicken Parmesan French Breads

  • parmesan cheese
  • salt
  • butter
  • oregano
  • thyme
  • french baguette
  • pasta sauce
  • panko breadcrumb
  • parsley
  • mozzarella cheese
  • olive oil
  • chicken cutlet

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
water
yeast
bread flour
sugar
all purpose flour
egg white
butter
cornmeal
loaf french bread
cheddar cheese
cream cheese
milk
parsley
egg
honey
chicken
smoked paprika
parmesan cheese
olive oil
mozzarella cheese
mayonnaise
mushroom soup
bread
ground beef
oil
celery
onion
worcestershire sauce
black pepper
tapioca flour
vinegar
rice flour
rise yeast
egg substitute
xanthan gum
sesame seed
vegetable oil
garlic
buffalo sauce
blue cheese
ranch dressing
cilantro jalapenos green onion
ranch dressing seasoning
chili powder
garlic powder
cumin
onion powder
sour cream
blue cheese crumble
hot sauce
wheat flour
brown sugar
oregano
thyme
french baguette
pasta sauce
panko breadcrumb
chicken cutlet
bacon
jalapeño
vegetable shortening

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 85%

Common Ingredients

  • water 65%
  • yeast 50%

Usual Ingredients

  • bread flour 35%
  • all purpose flour 30%
  • sugar 30%

Rarey Ingredients

  • egg white 25%