Crusty French-Style Sandwich Buns
Crusty French-Style Sandwich Buns bake up with a shattering exterior and a soft, airy crumb that’s perfect for piling high with fillings. The gentle rise and steam-kissed bake create an irresistibly crackly crust while keeping the interior tender and moist. Serve them fresh for lunch sandwiches, game-day subs, or as a sturdy side for soups and salads.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crusty French-Style Sandwich Buns, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 27 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 79
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the yeast and warm water in the bowl of a stand mixer and whisk to combine. Add the flour and salt.
- 2
Knead with the dough hook until the mixture becomes a soft, sticky dough ball that easily pulls away from the sides and the hook, about 5 minutes.
- 3
If it is still too sticky, add a little more flour and knead a few more seconds.
- 4
Move the dough to a work surface and shape it into a smooth ball.
- 5
Return the dough to the mixing bowl. Drizzle a few drops of vegetable oil over the dough and the sides of the bowl, then spread a thin layer of oil over the dough’s surface.
- 6
Cover the bowl and set it in a warm, draft-free spot until the dough doubles in size, 60 to 90 minutes.
- 7
Place the dough on a floured work surface. Shape it into a rectangle and cut it into 6 equal pieces.
- 8
With a cupped hand against the work surface, roll each piece into a smooth round ball. Cover with a clean, dry cloth and let rest 15 minutes.
- 9
Press the dough balls into ovals 6 to 7 inches long. Starting from a long edge, roll each oval into a cylinder, pressing more firmly at the ends to create pointed tips for a classic French roll shape.
- 10
Place the rolls on parchment-lined baking sheets without crowding, then cover with clean, dry towels until doubled, about 1 hour.
- 11
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Put a pan of water on the bottom rack.
- 12
Using a very sharp knife, score each roll about 1/4 inch deep along one side, somewhere between the side and the top. Lightly mist the loaves with water from a spray bottle.
- 13
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes.
- 14
Mist the loaves again and rotate the pans for more even baking.
- 15
Continue baking until the loaves are golden brown, about 10 more minutes.
- 16
Move the loaves to a cooling rack and let them cool completely before slicing.
- Calories 336.88 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 12.08 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 67.01 g 24%
- Total Fat 0.44 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 23.23 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 4.32 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 2.54 g --
- Added Sugars 2.48 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 1.78 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 3.19 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 6.55 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 1.3 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
Crusty French Style Sandwich Buns is made with 5 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Salt, and Vegetable Oil. Each serving provides about 336.88 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crusty French-Style Sandwich Buns made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Salt, Vegetable Oil, Water. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crusty French-Style Sandwich Buns?
- About 35 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 336.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crusty French-Style Sandwich Buns easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 5 ingredients and 16 steps.
- Is Crusty French-Style Sandwich Buns healthy?
- Crusty French-Style Sandwich Buns has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 336.88 calories and 12.08 g of protein, or 24% 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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