Description
A rich, buttery, golden-hued French bread that’s soft, luxurious, and perfect for everything from breakfast to gourmet sandwiches.
Ingredients
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- 3⅓ cups all-purpose flour (400g)
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (65g)
- 1 cup whole milk (240ml), room temperature
- 5 ounces unsalted butter, melted (140g)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash)
- 1 ounce melted butter (optional, for brushing after baking)
Instructions
- Combine flour, yeast, salt, and sugar in a stand mixer bowl.
- Add eggs and slowly pour in milk until dough forms.
- Gradually add melted butter while mixing to create a smooth dough.
- Knead on medium speed for 4–5 minutes until elastic.
- Transfer to a floured surface and hand-knead for 1–2 minutes.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled (1.5–2 hours).
- Deflate dough, divide in half, and shape into loaves.
- Place in greased pans and let rise again until doubled (1.5–2 hours).
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Brush tops with egg wash and bake 40–55 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding.
- Cool 15 minutes in pan, then on a wire rack; brush with melted butter if desired.
Notes
Use room-temperature ingredients for best results. Allow bread to cool completely before slicing to avoid a gummy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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