MINI FRENCH BREAD LOAVES (SERVES 2)
Since both of my kids are in college, most nights it is just DH and I for dinner, so I decided to buy the book "Small -Batch Baking" by Debby Maugans Nakos. We love fresh baked bread, but find the recipes make too much for us, so this makes two mini loaves. These are soft on the inside and with a crispy crust. Because these have no fat, they don't save well, so best served same day of baking. NOTE: This takes many hours of rising, not a good recipe for the weekdays if working, but great for a weekend or if you don't work. The long rising times really allow for the flavor development. You will need to allow at least 5 hours rising time.
Provided by diner524
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 15m
Yield 2 mini loaves, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place the bread flour, salt, and yeast in a food processor, and process for 3 seconds to blend. With the machine running, pour 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons water through the feed tub; process until the dough holds together, about 20 seconds. The dough should be a sticky mass, and it should appear difficult to knead by hand. If the dough is too dry, add more water, a tablespoon at a time, processing for 5 seconds after each addition.
- Lightly grease a medium-size mixing bowl with olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl and turn it to coat it with the oil. Cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap, and let the dough rise at room temperature until it has nearly doubled in bulk, 2 to 3 hours.
- Punch the dough down and let it rise again until nearly doubled in bulk, about 2 hours.
- Sprinkle a cutting board or work surface with a little flour, place the dough on it, and cut the dough into 2 pieces. Shape the pieces into balls, sprinkling them with a little flour if necessary to make them easier to handle. Place the balls of dough on an ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle a little flour over each round (to keep the plastic wrap from sticking), and cover them lightly with plastic wrap. Let the dough balls rise until nearly doubled in bulk, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. To make a crisp crust, fill a clean spray bottle with water and spritz the inside of the oven with water just before you slide the bread into the oven.
- Bake the bread rounds until golden and crusty, about 10 minutes. Fremove the baking sheet from the oven or, If you like a crustier loaf, leave the bread in the oven with the door closed for 5 minutes after you have turned off the oven.
- Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool. Serve it warm or at room temperature.
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Ib Kasco
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves French bread. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Abdallah Salum
[email protected]These mini French bread loaves are a great way to impress your guests. They're sure to be a hit at your next party.
AZAD Hamd
[email protected]I love how versatile these mini loaves are. I've used them for everything from sandwiches to bread pudding.
Shamsher Ali
[email protected]These mini French bread loaves are the perfect size for individual servings. They're also great for making sandwiches or croutons.
shakedangi10
[email protected]I've tried this recipe several times, and it always turns out great. The loaves are always light and fluffy, with a crispy crust.
Arbaz Ayyaz
[email protected]These mini French bread loaves are a great way to use up leftover bread dough. They're also a fun and easy project to do with kids.
Monday Tuesday
[email protected]I love the crispy crust and soft interior of these mini loaves. They're the perfect addition to any meal.
Asia Cup T20 PK
[email protected]I've made these mini French bread loaves several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for any occasion.
Connie Johnson
[email protected]These mini loaves are the perfect size for sandwiches or dipping in soup. They're also great for freezing and reheating later.
Robert Leonard
[email protected]I love how easy these mini French bread loaves are to make. I can whip up a batch in no time, and they always turn out perfectly.
ss kobir
[email protected]These mini French bread loaves were a hit at my potluck! They were gone in minutes. I'll definitely be making these again for my next party.
Brian Hyde
[email protected]I was skeptical about how well these mini loaves would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were so easy to make and tasted just like the French bread I've had at bakeries. I'll definitely be making these again soon!
Keile Taylor
[email protected]I've tried many mini French bread recipes, but this one is by far the best. The loaves turned out perfectly golden brown and had an amazing flavor. I will definitely be making these again!
Nicolas Boivin
[email protected]These mini French bread loaves were a delightful addition to my dinner party. They were incredibly easy to make and had a wonderfully crispy crust and a soft, fluffy interior. Everyone raved about them!