French Country Bread
French Country Bread delivers a rustic loaf with a thin, crackly crust and a tender, open crumb. A touch of whole wheat adds gentle nuttiness without making it dense, letting the natural wheat flavors shine. Ideal for everyday slicing, it suits breakfasts with butter and jam, hearty sandwiches, or serving alongside soups and stews.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves30
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in French Country Bread, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 41 / 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
- 61
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Dissolve 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast in 1 cup warm water in a medium nonmetal mixing bowl. Add 1 1/2 cups bread flour and mix thoroughly. Cover the bowl and let the starter rest at room temperature for 8 hours to overnight.
- 2
Dissolve the remaining 2 teaspoons active dry yeast in the remaining 2 cups warm water in a large bowl. Add the starter mixture, 3 cups bread flour, the whole wheat flour, and the salt; stir until well combined. Add the remaining 1 1/2 cups bread flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough comes together. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
- 3
Place the dough in a large, lightly oiled bowl and turn it to coat. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
- 5
Punch down the dough and turn it onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 2 equal portions and shape into loaves; place them in the prepared pans. Cover the loaves with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the tops are golden brown and the bottoms sound hollow when tapped, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 91.71 kcal Low Source 5%
- Protein 3.34 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 18.67 g 7%
- Total Fat 0.09 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 5.73 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.54 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 0.35 g --
- Added Sugars 0.33 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 2.1 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.86 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 23.43 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.35 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.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
French Country Bread is a French breakfast recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 30, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Salt, and Water. Each serving provides about 91.71 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is French Country Bread?
- It is a French bread recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or side dish or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is French Country Bread made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Salt, Water, Whole Wheat Flour. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make French Country Bread?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 91.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is French Country Bread easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 5 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is French Country Bread healthy?
- French Country Bread has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 91.71 calories and 3.34 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It contains Wheat and Gluten, 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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