**French Bread Chips: A Crispy, Savory Treat for All Occasions**
Indulge in the delightful crunch and irresistible flavors of French bread chips, a delectable snack that adds a touch of elegance to any gathering. Made from sliced French bread, these crispy treats are oven-baked to perfection, resulting in a golden-brown exterior and a light, airy texture that melts in your mouth. Explore a variety of seasonings and flavor combinations to create a customized snacking experience, whether you prefer classic herbs and spices, a zesty kick, or a cheesy indulgence. With their versatility, French bread chips complement cheese platters, soups, salads, and dips, making them a perfect appetizer or side dish. Dive into the recipes provided to discover the secrets behind creating these addictive morsels at home, turning ordinary French bread into an extraordinary culinary delight.
CRUSTY FRENCH BREAD RECIPE
This Crusty French Bread is the perfect blend of chewy and super soft. It has the crispiest crust that crackles and crunches as you slice.
Provided by Natasha Kravchuk
Categories Easy/Medium
Time 6h40m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In the bowl of a mixer (or by hand), whisk together 1 3/4 cups warm water and 1/2 tsp molasses until dissolved.
- In a large glass or plastic bowl, whisk together 2 1/3 cups bread flour, 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/4 tsp yeast and 2 tsp salt. Add water mixture to flour mixture and mix until you have a single mass of dough. Using a dough hook or clean hands, knead dough 4 minutes. Dough should be soft and feel sticky to the touch but should not stick to clean and dry finger tips. If your dough is too sticky after kneading, add more flour a tablespoon at a time.
- Cover dough loosely with plastic wrap and let rise at room temp (69-75˚F) for 4 hours. Every hour while it rests (3 times total), with a wet hand, punch the dough down and fold it over onto itself a few times (a wet hand will keep the dough from sticking to you without adding any unnecessary flour).
- After rising a total of 4 hours, draw dough edges into the center, turn over and place in a large well-floured bowl, sprinkle the dough with flour, cover with a tea towel and let rise 1 1/2 hours at room temp.
- Meanwhile, place a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet in the center of your oven. Place a cast iron pan on the bottom rack and preheat with both in the oven to 500˚F (for safety, don't use glass baking dishes at those high temps).
- Sprinkle the back of a baking sheet generously with fine semolina flour and invert your risen dough over the top of the semolina. Score the top of the dough several times. Slide dough onto preheated baking stone with the help of a spatula if needed and add 1 cup of ice cubes into the preheated cast iron pan below (making sure not to drip on any glass oven surfaces). Bake at 500˚F for 10 minutes then reduce temperature to 400˚F and continue baking 30-35 minutes, or until top is golden brown. Turn oven off, crack door open with a wooden spoon and leave bread in the oven another 10 minutes. Remove bread to a wire rack to cool and let it rest at least 15 minutes before cutting into it.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 469 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
GARLIC BAGUETTE CHIPS
This is easy to make for any dip. Economical and delicious. If you are a serious garlic lover add more garlic powder. You can even add a sprinkle of parmesan cheese to kick it up a notch.
Provided by chef FIFI
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Slice baguette in small slices.
- Combine the olive oil and garlic powder and mix well.
- Place slices on cookie sheet.
- Keep stirring mixture up between brushings to maintain an even flavor.
- Brush oil mixture on each baguette.
- Bake in an 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.2, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 525.9, Carbohydrate 58.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.6, Protein 12.2
FRENCH BREAD CHIPS
My mother showed me this recipe that she used as a speedy nibble when visitors dropped in. Great as an appetiser for BBQ's or parties.
Provided by Fiona Candlish
Categories Toddler Friendly
Time 20m
Yield 40 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- If you can, freeze the french stick as it is easier to cut.
- Cut very thin slices- approx 1/2cm if possible.
- Mix butter or margarine with soup mix.
- Spread fairly thinly on bread slices but with good coverage.
- Place on a flat baking tray in oven set at 180 degrees celcuis for 5- 10 mins watching very closely to avoid burning.
- When the bread dries out and darkens, they are ready.
- You will have very tasty and crunchy bread chips to eat plain or with dip.
- Enjoy- but try to save some room for dinner!
GREATEST CHIPS (FRENCH FRIES) ON EARTH
I saw this technique in the series Kitchen Chemistry by Heston Blumenthal and thought I'd share it here. Obviously the quantities don't matter just do as many as you want. You'll need a thermometer to do this recipe properly, but for the pre-cook you can just use a meat thermometer and could probably get away with guessing the warm versus hot oil temperature. I personally used bran oil but I think peanut oil would be another good choice but nothing wrong with just using regular vegetable oil either. I used a wok, Chinese scoop and infrared thermometer for the deep frying which is a neat way to deep fry using the more expensive oils because you need less oil in total and don't feel so bad using fresh oil every time. Anyway back to the recipe, the title came from the series and after trying them I think I'd have to agree with Heston. Not as much effort as it sounds and really worthwhile.
Provided by Peter J
Categories Potato
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Fill a saucepan with plenty of water and bring up the water temperature to 62C (145F).
- I found on my electric stove top that medium was a good temperature to start with and as it approached dropping back to low held it there.
- Peel potato and cut into chips (French Fries). I think around 12mm (1/2") across is a good size, the recipe wouldn't be well suited to thin ones.
- Pre-cook in water at 62°C (145°F) for 30 minutes, drain well and allow to cool to room temperature (takes around 15 minutes).
- Deep-fry in warm oil at 130°C (265°F) for 5 minutes, drain and allow to cool to room temperature (takes around 15 minutes).
- Deep-fry in hot oil at 190°C (375°F) until golden and done to your liking, around 5 minutes. If doing a lot of chips either cook in small batches or crank up the burner if using a wok when adding so the temperature of the oil doesn't drop too much.
Tips:
- Choose the right bread: Use a good-quality French baguette or other crusty bread for the best results.
- Slice the bread thinly: This will help the chips to cook evenly and become crispy.
- Toss the bread slices with olive oil and seasonings: This will help them to brown and flavor evenly.
- Bake the chips in a single layer: This will help them to cook evenly and prevent them from steaming.
- Keep an eye on the chips while they are baking: They can burn quickly, so be sure to remove them from the oven as soon as they are golden brown.
- Let the chips cool completely before serving: This will help them to crisp up and become even more delicious.
Conclusion:
French bread chips are a delicious and easy-to-make snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply as a quick snack. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of French bread chips that are sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a tasty and satisfying snack, give French bread chips a try!
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