Have you ever tried baking French bread at home but ended up disappointed with the results? If so, you're not alone. French bread requires a specific set of techniques and careful attention to detail in order to achieve that perfect crispy crust and airy interior. But don't worry, with the help of a KitchenAid stand mixer, you can easily create delicious French bread in your own kitchen. In this article, we'll walk you through the process step by step, from gathering the right ingredients to kneading, shaping, and baking the dough. So get ready to impress your friends and family with your newfound French bread baking skills!
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
BASIC WHITE BREAD (KITCHENAID)
I've tried to find this recipe on the web and can't find it. I use this for making bierocks. This is the KitchenAid basic white bread recipe.
Provided by Lindas Kitchen
Categories Breads
Time 2h
Yield 2 loaves or 12 bierocks
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine milk, sugar, salt, and butter in small saucepan. Heat over low heat until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Cool to lukewarm.
- Dissolve yeast in warm water in warmed bowl. Add lukewarm milk mixture and 4 1/2 cups flour. Attach bowl and dough hook. Turn to speed 2 and mix 1 minute. Continuing on speed 2, add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until dough clings to hook and cleans side of bowl. Knead on speed 2 for 2 minutes longer, or until dough is smooth and elastic. Dough will be slightly sticky to the touch.
- Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover; let rise in warm place, free from draft, until doubled in bulk, about an hour.
- Punch dough down and divide in half. Shape each half into a loaf and place in a greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pan. Cover; let rise in warm place, free from draft, until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
- Bake at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes. Remove from pans immediately and cool on wire racks.
- When using for bierocks, after dough rises first time, cut dough in 12 pieces. roll each piece into a circle. Fill with hamburger cabbage filling ( I use recipe #50809).
- Spoon the filling in the middle of the circle then pinch the edges together and fold the ends in and place on greased baking sheet. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse ground pepper and salt. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on rack.
KITTENCAL'S FRENCH BREAD/BAGUETTE (KITCHEN AID MIXER STAND MIXER
This recipe will make two loaves of the *best* French bread you will ever have, I have been making this for years with perfect results every time, sometimes it is not the ingredients used but the method used that will make for perfect results, this is my way to a create the perfect French bread! --- you will need some cornmeal for the pan and an egg white for brushing on the top of the loaves, also about 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds --- make certain to have the two separated cups of water at the right temperature or your bread will not turn out properly, two .25-ounce packages of yeast will be fine for this recipe --- NOTE use 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon of active dry yeast OR 2 small packages/envelopes of active dry yeast
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 2h
Yield 2 loaves
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Attach the dough hook to heavy duty stand mixer.
- In a small cup or bowl mix 1 teaspoon sugar into 1 cup warm water until combined.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast and mix gently.
- Cover the cup and allow to proof until foamy (about 8 minutes, if the yeast does not foam discard and make again).
- Place 5-1/2 cups flour in the stainless steel mixing bowl along with the salt, sugar and 5 tablespoons oil.
- After the yeast has proofed add to the bowl along with remaining 1 cup warm water.
- Start kneading process adding in more flour a tablespoon at a time as needed to create a soft smooth semi-sticky dough (kneading should take about 8 minutes).
- Place the dough onto a lightly floured surface; cover with a clean tea towel and let rest for 3 minutes (this is important, allow to sit for 3 minutes).
- Oil a large deep bowl.
- Gather up the dough and gently knead into a ball (the dough will come together easily after resting).
- Place the dough into the bowl, then cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise for about 1 hour or until doubled.
- Punch down the dough and remove to a lightly floured surface.
- Divide the dough evenly in half.
- Cover both pieces of dough and allow to rest for 5 minutes (this will make shaping the dough easier).
- Roll each dough into about a 9 x 12-inch rectangle, then roll up jelly-roll fashion starting at long edge.
- Seal edges and seam of each loaf.
- Grease a large jelly-roll pan then sprinkle with about 2 tablespoons cornmeal.
- Place the two long shaped loaves onto the pan seam-side down spacing apart.
- Using a razor blade or a small sharp knife slash each loaf 3 times diagonally.
- In a small cup whisk an egg white then brush over each loaf.
- Sprinkle the tops with about 2 teaspoons seasme seeds for each loaf.
- Cover with a clean tea towel and allow to rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
FRENCH BREAD - KITCHENAID RECIPE - (3.7/5)
Provided by BlueSchmoo
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Dissolve yeast in warm water in warmed mixer bowl. Add salt, butter, and flour. Attach bowl & dough hook to mixer, turn to Speed 2 and mix about 1 minute or until well blended. Knead on Speed 2 about another 2 minutes longer. Dough will be sticky. Put dough in large greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in warm place, free from draft, about 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk. Punch dough down Roll into 12" x 15" rectangle. Roll dough tightly, from longest side, tapering ends, if needed/wanted. Put loaf on greased baking sheet that has been dusted with cornmeal. Cover and let rise in warm place, free from draft, about 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk, About 45 minutes into rise Preheat oven to 450F. With sharp knife, make 4 diagonal cuts on top of each loaf. Bake at 450F for 25 minutes, then remove from oven. Beat egg white and water together and brush loaf with this mix. Return to the oven and bake 5 minutes longer. Immediately remove from baking sheets and cool on wire rack. Serve with your favorite spread such as herbed butter, garlic bread topping, etc.
"OLD RELIABLE" FRENCH BREAD (FOR KITCHEN AID MIXERS)
This recipe came with my Kitchen Aid mixer, and makes two absolutely beautiful loaves of French Bread. I misplaced my recipe book and recently found it again, so am adding this recipe to Zaar for safe-keeping! Make sure you use a very, very sharp knife to make the diagonal slashes. This bread is delicious on its own, for sopping up stew or soup broth, and with your favorite cheeses or toppings. Prep time specified includes rising time.
Provided by Lizzie-Babette
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 2h50m
Yield 15 slices per loaf, 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Dissolve yeast in warm water in warmed mixer bowl.
- Add salt, butter, and flour.
- Attach bowl& dough hook to mixer, turn to Speed 2 and mix about 1 minute or until well blended.
- Knead on Speed 2 about 2 minutes longer.
- Dough will be sticky.
- Put dough in large greased bowl, turning to coat.
- Cover and let rise in warm place, free from draft, about 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk.
- Punch dough down and divide in half.
- Roll each half into 12" x 15" rectangle.
- Roll dough tightly, from longest side, tapering ends, if needed/wanted.
- Put loaves on greased baking sheets that have been dusted with cornmeal.
- Cover and let rise in warm place, free from draft, about 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk.
- With sharp knife, make 4 diagonal cuts on top of each loaf.
- Bake at 450F for 25 minutes, then remove from oven.
- Beat egg white and water together and brush each loaf with this mix.
- Return to the oven and bake 5 minutes longer.
- Immediately remove from baking sheets and cool on wire racks.
- Serve with your favorite spread such as herbed butter, garlic bread topping, etc.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.5, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 240.4, Carbohydrate 22.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3.4
Tips:
- Use the right flour: Bread flour is the best choice for French bread because it has a high protein content, which gives the bread a chewy texture. If you don't have bread flour, you can use all-purpose flour, but your bread will be less chewy.
- Knead the dough properly: Kneading the dough develops the gluten in the flour, which gives the bread its structure. Knead the dough for at least 5 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place: The dough will need to rise twice, once after it is kneaded and once after it is shaped. The ideal temperature for rising is between 75 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. If your kitchen is too cold, you can place the dough in a warm oven with the light on.
- Bake the bread at a high temperature: French bread is traditionally baked at a high temperature, between 450 and 500 degrees Fahrenheit. This gives the bread a crispy crust and a chewy interior.
- Let the bread cool before slicing: Once the bread is baked, let it cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. This will help the bread to keep its shape and texture.
Conclusion:
French bread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed in many different ways. With a little practice, you can easily make French bread at home. Just follow these tips and you'll be sure to have a delicious loaf of French bread that you can enjoy with your family and friends.
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