Best 4 French Wheat Bread Bread Machine Recipes
In the realm of bread-making, French wheat bread stands as an embodiment of rustic charm and delectable flavor. With its golden-brown crust, chewy crumb, and subtly nutty aroma, this classic French bread has captured the hearts of bread enthusiasts worldwide. Our comprehensive guide takes you on a culinary journey, providing two exceptional recipes for crafting this delightful bread in the comfort of your own kitchen. The first recipe caters to those seeking convenience, utilizing a bread machine to effortlessly knead, rise, and bake the dough, resulting in a perfectly golden loaf with minimal effort. For those desiring a more traditional approach, the second recipe guides you through the art of hand-kneading and shaping the dough, culminating in a beautifully crafted artisan loaf that will impress even the most discerning palate. Whether you're a seasoned baker or embarking on your bread-making adventure, these recipes promise an enjoyable and rewarding experience, yielding homemade French wheat bread that will elevate any meal or occasion.
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BREAD MACHINE FRENCH BREAD - EASY BAGUETTE RECIPE
This bread machine french bread recipe is very easy to make. It only uses a few simple ingredients such as flour, water, salt and yeast. Moreover, this french bread tastes great and you can mold it into a beautiful baguette shape. Your family will be amazed by baking skills... while you smirk because you made it with the help of a bread machine! Visit BreadDad.com for more great bread machine recipes.
Provided by Bread Dad
Categories Appetizer Dinner Lunch Sandwich
Time 3h
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Unplug the bread machine & then remove bread pan.
- Place the water and then the rest of the ingredients into the bread pan. You can make a little indent on top of the flour in order to avoid the yeast falling into the water (until the machine starts). Do not combine the salt with the yeast (as the salt can kill the yeast). Place the yeast & salt in separate parts of the bread pan.
- Place the bread pan back into the bread machine & then plug in the bread machine.
- Put your machine on the "Dough" setting and press the start button. In our bread machine, the kneading & rising on the dough setting takes about 1:30 hours.
- When your bread machine has finished, unplug the machine & pour the dough onto a cutting board. Wear oven mitts (as the bread pan/bread machine may be hot). Sprinkle some flour on the cutting board (before you pour the dough) in order to avoid the dough sticking to the cutting board.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal parts if you want to make 4 skinny baguettes (roughly 12 inches long). Or divide the dough into 2 equal parts in order to make 2 thicker french bread "rolls".
- Roll the divided dough with your hands into your preferred shape (i.e. baguette or thicker bread roll). See our tips below on shaping the bread dough (especially about the making the dough roll about 1/2 the width of your desired end product... as the dough expands as the yeast rises).
- Place the shaped dough onto a nonstick baking sheet.
- Coat the dough with olive oil. Use a small pastry brush.
- Cover the dough & baking sheet with a light kitchen cloth or plastic wrap in order to protect from dust, etc.
- Let the dough rise for 1 hour.
- During this "rising" time, preheat your oven to 450 degrees F.
- After the hour, remove the covering from the dough and "score" (slice) the top of each dough roll with a sharp knife. Make diagonal slices about 1/2 inch deep and about 3 inches apart. This will help prevent the bread from cracking during baking. See the tips below about how to score bread.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven. It should bake at 450 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Wear oven mitts.
- At the 8-10 minute mark, turn the baking sheet around in order to ensure an even "browning" of the bread. Wear oven mitts.
- Remove the baking sheet when done and place the bread on a cooling rack. Wear oven mitts.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Slice, Calories 48 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 59 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g
WHOLE WHEAT FRENCH BREAD
The first time I made this recipe my husband asked it if was homemade or store-bought. When he reached for a second piece, I knew I had a winning recipe. -Roseann Loker, Colon, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h
Yield 2 loaves.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine the flours. In a large bowl, combine 3 cups flour mixture and the yeast. Set aside. Heat water, sugar, salt and butter to 115°-120°. Add to flour and yeast. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds; increase speed to medium and beat 3 minutes longer. Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and allow to rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down; divide in half and let rest 10 minutes. Roll each half into a 15x12-in. rectangle. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with the long side. Pinch seal and turn ends under to form a smooth loaf. Sprinkle 2 baking sheets with cornmeal and place each loaf, seam side down, on a greased baking sheet. Make slashes every 2-1/2 in. in the top of each loaf. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. , Beat egg white and water; brush some over loaves. Refrigerate remaining mixture. Bake at 375° for 20 minutes. Brush again with egg white mixture and bake 15-20 minutes longer or until golden brown. Remove pans to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
FRENCH WHEAT BREAD (BREAD MACHINE)
Ooh, la la! A simple recipe for simply delicious, wonderful bread! This versatile, slightly shorter, loaf goes with anything - beef, pasta, chicken, fish - but stands alone with a simple pat of butter, too. This one is bound to become a repeat visitor to your dinner table! From Electric Bread!
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 2h10m
Yield 1 1/2 pound loaf
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine according to your manufacturer's directions.
- Success Hints: To develop the crisp crust that French Bread is known for, use your French cycle.
- If your machine doesn't have a French cycle, simply start your machine and let it go through the first knead, then stop and restart it from the beginning again.
- This gives the bread extra kneading time and results in a crisp crust.
- Because of the distinctive chewy French crust, it is recommended that this bread is served within 24 hours to avoid toughness.
- This recipe can be made using the regular, rapid and delayed time bake cycles.
WHOLE WHEAT FRENCH BREAD (BREAD MACHINE)
Make and share this Whole Wheat French Bread (Bread Machine) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by JelsMom
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 3h5m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place ingredients in the bread pan in the order the manufacturer recommends.
- I run mine on the 2 lb white bread cycle, and it always comes out perfect!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1656.7, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 4105.7, Carbohydrate 352.2, Fiber 60.7, Sugar 2, Protein 69.6
Tips:
- Choose the right flour: Use a high-quality bread flour with a high protein content (around 11-13%) for the best results. Bread flour will produce a chewier, more flavorful loaf of bread than all-purpose flour.
- Measure your ingredients accurately: Baking is a science, and precise measurements are essential for success. Use a kitchen scale to measure your ingredients, especially the flour and water. This will ensure that your bread has the right texture and consistency.
- Activate the yeast properly: Before adding the yeast to the bread machine, activate it by dissolving it in warm water with a little sugar. This will help the yeast to grow and produce carbon dioxide, which is what will cause the bread to rise.
- Set the correct bread machine setting: Most bread machines have a setting specifically for French bread. If your bread machine does not have this setting, choose the setting for "dough" or "manual." This will allow you to control the rise and baking times.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing: Once the bread is baked, let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. This will help the bread to set and develop its full flavor.
Conclusion:
French wheat bread made in a bread machine is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can have a fresh, homemade loaf of French bread that is sure to impress your family and friends.
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