Best 8 Bread Machine French Bread Simple Simple Simple Recipes

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In the realm of bread making, the bread machine stands as a modern marvel, a culinary companion that brings convenience, precision, and artistry to the craft. With its automated processes and user-friendly interface, the bread machine has democratized bread baking, making it accessible to home cooks of all skill levels. Among the many delectable treats that can emerge from a bread machine is the French bread, a classic with a crispy crust and a soft, airy crumb. In this comprehensive guide, we will embark on a culinary journey to explore the art of creating mouthwatering French bread using the trusty bread machine.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

FAILPROOF FRENCH BREAD (BREAD MACHINE)



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This makes two loaves of long baguette type French bread that has wonderful flavor and is so easy to make!

Provided by Marie

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 35m

Yield 2 loaves, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 1/2 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 1/4 cups warm water

Steps:

  • Place ingredients in bread machine according to manufacturers directions.
  • Start machine on dough setting.
  • When dough cycle is complete, remove dough with floured hands and cut in half on floured surface.
  • Take each half of dough and roll to make a loaf about 12 inches long in the shape of French bread.
  • Place on greased baking sheet and cover with a towel.
  • Let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 450°.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown, turning pan around once halfway during baking.
  • Remove baked loaves to wire racks to cool.

BREAD MACHINE FRENCH BREAD - EASY BAGUETTE RECIPE



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This bread machine french bread recipe is very easy to make. It only uses a few simple ingredients such as flour, water, salt and yeast. Moreover, this french bread tastes great and you can mold it into a beautiful baguette shape. Your family will be amazed by baking skills... while you smirk because you made it with the help of a bread machine! Visit BreadDad.com for more great bread machine recipes.

Provided by Bread Dad

Categories     Appetizer     Dinner     Lunch     Sandwich

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/3 Cups Water ((lukewarm) - 307 milliliters)
3 1/2 Cups Bread Flour ( - 420 grams)
2 Teaspoons Bread Machine Yeast (- 10 milliliters)
1 Teaspoon Salt ( - 5 milliliters)
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil ((to coat dough) - 30 milliliters)

Steps:

  • Unplug the bread machine & then remove bread pan.
  • Place the water and then the rest of the ingredients into the bread pan. You can make a little indent on top of the flour in order to avoid the yeast falling into the water (until the machine starts). Do not combine the salt with the yeast (as the salt can kill the yeast). Place the yeast & salt in separate parts of the bread pan.
  • Place the bread pan back into the bread machine & then plug in the bread machine.
  • Put your machine on the "Dough" setting and press the start button. In our bread machine, the kneading & rising on the dough setting takes about 1:30 hours.
  • When your bread machine has finished, unplug the machine & pour the dough onto a cutting board. Wear oven mitts (as the bread pan/bread machine may be hot). Sprinkle some flour on the cutting board (before you pour the dough) in order to avoid the dough sticking to the cutting board.
  • Divide the dough into 4 equal parts if you want to make 4 skinny baguettes (roughly 12 inches long). Or divide the dough into 2 equal parts in order to make 2 thicker french bread "rolls".
  • Roll the divided dough with your hands into your preferred shape (i.e. baguette or thicker bread roll). See our tips below on shaping the bread dough (especially about the making the dough roll about 1/2 the width of your desired end product... as the dough expands as the yeast rises).
  • Place the shaped dough onto a nonstick baking sheet.
  • Coat the dough with olive oil. Use a small pastry brush.
  • Cover the dough & baking sheet with a light kitchen cloth or plastic wrap in order to protect from dust, etc.
  • Let the dough rise for 1 hour.
  • During this "rising" time, preheat your oven to 450 degrees F.
  • After the hour, remove the covering from the dough and "score" (slice) the top of each dough roll with a sharp knife. Make diagonal slices about 1/2 inch deep and about 3 inches apart. This will help prevent the bread from cracking during baking. See the tips below about how to score bread.
  • Place the baking sheet in the oven. It should bake at 450 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Wear oven mitts.
  • At the 8-10 minute mark, turn the baking sheet around in order to ensure an even "browning" of the bread. Wear oven mitts.
  • Remove the baking sheet when done and place the bread on a cooling rack. Wear oven mitts.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Slice, Calories 48 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 59 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g

BREAD MACHINE CRUSTY FRENCH BREAD



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This fabulous French bread recipe is mixed in the bread machine and then baked to crusty perfection in the oven.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dinner     Lunch     Side Dish     Bread

Time 3h55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups room temperature water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or olive oil ; plus more for baking)
2 tablespoons dry milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups bread flour
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 tablespoons medium-grind cornmeal (for baking)
1 egg white
1 tablespoon cold water

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Add the room temperature water, oil, dry milk, all-purpose flour, bread flour, sugar, salt, and yeast to the bread machine according to your manufacturer's preferred order.
  • Use the French bread setting on your machine but remove the dough after the last kneading cycle before the baking cycle begins. Or use the dough cycle, punch down the dough to let air escape, let it rise again (45 minutes to 1 hour), knead lightly, and let it rise again (another 45 minutes to 1 hour) before forming into loaves.
  • Spray or lightly oil a large cookie sheet and sprinkle with the cornmeal.
  • To form the loaves, transfer the dough (it will be soft) to a lightly floured board. Sprinkle with a little all-purpose flour.
  • Cut the dough into 2 portions and roll each portion into a rectangle about 12 to 15 inches wide (add more flour as needed).
  • Starting at the long end, roll up the dough, pinching the seams well. Repeat with the next roll.
  • Place the loaves on the prepared cookie sheet; cover with a clean dishtowel and let rise another hour.
  • While the loaves are rising, preheat the oven to 400 F. Place a pie plate on the lower rack of the oven and add about 1 inch of boiling water. Place the pan with the dough on the middle rack and bake the bread for 15 minutes.
  • Lower the heat to 350 F and bake for another 25 minutes until golden brown.
  • About 5 minutes before the loaves are done, mix the egg white with the cold water in a small bowl and brush the loaves with the egg wash .
  • Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 365 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 2 g, ServingSize 2 loaves (serves 8), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

BREAD MACHINE FRENCH BREAD (SIMPLE, SIMPLE, SIMPLE)



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Make and share this Bread Machine French Bread (simple, simple, simple) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by princess buttercup

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 3h5m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/4 cups water (warm)
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 cups bread flour
2 teaspoons yeast

Steps:

  • put in machine in order and push buttons to make a 1.5 Lb french loaf.

FRENCH BREAD IN BREAD MACHINE RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by á-5015

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup very warm water
2 1/2 cups bread flour
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoon bread machine yeast
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Place first five ingredients in bread machine, in the order listed. Set on dough cycle. When cycle is done, place dough in warm place for 30 minutes (or more if necessary), and let rise until doubled. Once risen, punch dough down. On a lightly floured surface roll into a 16x12-inch rectangle. Cut dough in half to form two 8x12-inch rectangles. Roll up each half tightly, long wise. Taper end. Place loaves on a greased cookie sheet. Make deep diagonal slashes every 2 inches. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled. Mix water and egg yolk and brush on tops of loaves. Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.

BEST BREAD MACHINE BREAD



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This recipe is easy and foolproof. It makes a very soft and tasty loaf of bread with a flaky crust.

Provided by SHECOOKS2

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     White Bread Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 (.25 ounce) package bread machine yeast
¼ cup vegetable oil
3 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place the water, sugar and yeast in the pan of the bread machine. Let the yeast dissolve and foam for 10 minutes. Add the oil, flour and salt to the yeast. Select Basic or White Bread setting, and press Start.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 195.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

FRENCH BREAD



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"My husband game me a bread machine for Christmas the year we were married, and I use it about once a week," notes Janet Vink from Geneseo, Illinois. "We like slices of this bread with a spaghetti dinner and often use the leftovers for French toast."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/4 cups water (70° to 80°)
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3-1/2 cups bread flour
1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 tablespoon cornmeal
GLAZE:
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • In bread machine pan, place the first five ingredients in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed)., When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide in half. Roll each portion into a 10-in. x 8-in. rectangle. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal., 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 minutes., Whisk egg and water; brush over loaves. With a sharp knife, make four shallow slashes across the top of each loaf. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 77mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

THE FRENCH BREAD



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This French bread recipe has been perfected to my satisfaction - crunchy on the outside, and soft airiness on the inside. I hope you enjoy these stunning loaves!

Provided by Sam Nemati

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Sourdough Bread Recipes

Time 2h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups sourdough starter
10 tablespoons water
1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
4 cups all-purpose flour, or more if needed
2 teaspoons cornmeal
2 cups boiling water
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Place the sourdough starter, water, olive oil, salt, sugar, yeast, and flour in that order into the pan of a bread machine, set the machine on the dough cycle, and start the machine.
  • After the machine has finished its cycle, turn the dough out onto a floured surface, and knead several times; mix in more flour if the dough is very sticky. Cut the dough in half, and roll each piece of dough out into a rectangle about 8 by 12 inches and 1/2-inch thick. Roll the rectangles into loaves the long way, pinch the seams, and taper and pinch the ends of the loaves.
  • Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper, and sprinkle paper with cornmeal. Place the loaves gently onto the prepared baking sheets, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  • Place a large baking stone onto the center rack of oven, and place a baking dish onto a lower rack. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Carefully pour boiling water into the baking dish.
  • Remove plastic wrap from loaves, and slash several 1/2-inch deep cuts into each loaf with a sharp knife. Whisk egg yolk and milk together in a small bowl until thoroughly mixed, and brush the loaves with the egg yolk mixture.
  • Place the loaves into the preheated oven on top of the baking stone, and quickly spray the inside of the oven 4 or 5 times with a water-filled spray bottle. Shut oven door; wait 1 minute, and spray again; repeat twice more, spraying the oven 4 times with water at 1-minute intervals.
  • Bake about 15 minutes, and remove the water-filled baking dish. Continue to bake until the bread is browned and the loaves make a hollow sound when thumped, about 15 more minutes. Remove bread to cool on racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 13.1 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 155.3 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh yeast. If using active dry yeast, proof it in warm water for 10 minutes before adding it to the bread machine.
  • Use the correct proportions of ingredients. Too much or too little of any ingredient can affect the final outcome of the bread.
  • Measure the ingredients accurately. A kitchen scale is the best way to do this.
  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the bread will be.
  • Follow the bread machine manufacturer's instructions. Different bread machines have different settings and cycles.
  • Don't open the bread machine door during the baking cycle. This can cause the bread to fall.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Making French bread in a bread machine is a simple and easy process. By following these tips, you can make delicious, fresh French bread at home. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced baker, you'll love the convenience and ease of using a bread machine to make French bread.

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