French Bread
French Bread boasts a shatteringly crisp, golden crust with a light, tender interior that’s perfect for tearing, dipping, or serving alongside hearty meals. Two loaves rise reliably and bake to a glossy finish thanks to a simple egg white wash, making it a go-to for dinner, sandwiches, or a warm slice with butter.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves30
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in French Bread, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 73
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Grease a large baking sheet and sprinkle it with cornmeal. Set it aside.
- 3
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, and salt. Stir in 2 cups warm water, then beat with the dough hook until blended. Gradually add the remaining flour, a little at a time, until incorporated.
- 4
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes. Shape it into a ball, place it in a greased bowl, and turn it once.
- 5
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- 6
Punch down the dough and divide it in half.
- 7
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
- 8
Roll each half into a large rectangle. Roll up starting from a long side. Moisten the edge with water and seal. Taper the ends.
- 9
Place the loaves, seam-side down, on the prepared baking sheet.
- 10
Lightly beat egg white with 1 tablespoon water and brush it over the loaves.
- 11
Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until nearly doubled, 35 to 40 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 12
With a sharp knife, make 3 or 4 diagonal cuts, about 1/4 inch deep, across the top of each loaf.
- 13
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- 14
Brush the loaves with the egg white mixture.
- 15
Continue baking until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center reads 190 degrees F (88 degrees C) or the loaves sound hollow when tapped, 15 to 20 minutes more. If needed, cover loosely with foil to prevent over-browning.
- 16
Remove the loaves from the baking sheet and cool on a wire rack.
- Calories 98.84 kcal Low Source 5%
- Protein 2.9 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 20.49 g 7%
- Total Fat 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 6.71 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.27 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 0.69 g --
- Added Sugars 0.66 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 0.36 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.29 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 2.6 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.26 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
French Bread is a French breakfast recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 30, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Cornmeal, and Egg Whites. Each serving provides about 98.84 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is French Bread?
- It is a French bread recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or side dish or snack.
- What is French Bread made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Cornmeal, Egg Whites, Salt. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make French Bread?
- About 1 hr in total: 25 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 98.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is French Bread easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 6 ingredients and 16 steps.
- Is French Bread healthy?
- French Bread has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 98.84 calories and 2.9 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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