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🌍Authentic French recipe from a France-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Jean Lépine

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Classic French Boule

Cultural Context

The boule, a round loaf of French bread, has its roots in rustic baking traditions. It symbolizes the communal aspect of bread-making, often shared among families and friends. Traditionally baked in wood-fired ovens, the boule is cherished for its crusty exterior and soft, airy interior. Today, it is a staple in many households and has inspired numerous variations worldwide, from artisan bakeries to home kitchens.

FrenchFRother
180 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
400g water
1/2 sachet of dry yeast
400g flour T65 (or white flour)
200g flour (or more depending on flour quality)
10g salt

bread flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sourdough starter

🥗Healthier: commercial yeast

💰Cheaper: none

Commercial yeast speeds up the fermentation process.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor profile.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is a lower-glycemic sweetener.

1

In a large bowl, combine 400g of water at room temperature and 1/2 sachet of dry yeast.

2

After 10 minutes, add 400g of flour T65 (or white flour) and mix roughly.

3

Leave the bowl at room temperature uncovered for about 10 hours.

4

After 10 hours, add 200g of flour (or more depending on the quality of the flour) and 10g of salt to the poolish.

5

Knead for 5 minutes to obtain a dough that is not too firm.

6

Cover with a damp cloth and refrigerate overnight.

7

In the morning, take the bowl out 2 hours before shaping.

8

Divide the dough into 15 pieces of 70g each and shape them into small balls, placing them on a baking sheet.

9

Let the dough balls rise for 60 minutes or more depending on the room temperature.

10

Score the balls with a blade.

11

Bake at 240°C, throwing half a glass of water into the oven (for a nice color) for 25 minutes.

12

Enjoy these beautiful small rolls.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrisingbaking

Equipment Needed

large bowlbaking sheet

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Boule de PainFrench Round Bread
Local Name: Boule classique

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