Easy French Bread Recipe (American-Style) | Bread has never been this easy!

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour is more nutritious.

yeast

💰Cheaper: baking powder

Baking powder can be a cheaper leavening agent.

In a bowl, combine sugar, salt, and butter.

Pour in 1 cup of boiling water to dissolve the sugar, salt, and butter.

Let the mixture cool to about 110°F.

Add 3 cups of flour and 2 teaspoons of instant dry yeast to the mixture.

Use a mixer to combine the ingredients until the dough is sticky and pulls away from the sides.

Add reserved flour gradually until a smooth dough forms.

Knead the dough by hand on a floured surface until it is cohesive and slightly tacky.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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