Best 2 Mini French Loaves Recipes
**Mini French Loaves: A Delightful Culinary Experience**
Indulge in the delectable world of Mini French Loaves, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These oven-fresh delights, also known as Petits Pains, are a French culinary treasure, capturing the essence of artisanal baking. With their golden-brown crusts, soft and fluffy interiors, and a hint of buttery goodness, these petite loaves are a versatile culinary canvas, perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a delightful snack. Discover the secrets behind crafting these miniature masterpieces with our collection of carefully curated recipes. From classic French baguettes to savory cheese-infused loaves and sweet variations studded with dried fruits and nuts, embark on a culinary journey that will leave you spellbound.
MINI FRENCH LOAVES
They may look small, but these pint-sized loaves from CT's crafty home economists are big on flavor. The secret's the hearty seasonings and cheeses you mix right in. Our cooking crew adds that you can bake two big loaves instead of six little ones-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 6 mini loaves.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add sugar, seasonings, cheeses and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down; divide in half. Roll each half into a 15x10-in. rectangle. Roll up from long side; seal well. Cut each into three 5-in. loaves; seal ends. Place seam side down on a greased baking sheet. Brush loaves with water. Cover with plastic wrap coated with cooking spray; let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes With a very sharp knife, make three shallow diagonal cuts across top. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden. Remove from pan; cool on a wire rack Brush with butter.
Nutrition Facts :
MINI FRENCH BREAD LOAVES (SERVES 2)
Since both of my kids are in college, most nights it is just DH and I for dinner, so I decided to buy the book "Small -Batch Baking" by Debby Maugans Nakos. We love fresh baked bread, but find the recipes make too much for us, so this makes two mini loaves. These are soft on the inside and with a crispy crust. Because these have no fat, they don't save well, so best served same day of baking. NOTE: This takes many hours of rising, not a good recipe for the weekdays if working, but great for a weekend or if you don't work. The long rising times really allow for the flavor development. You will need to allow at least 5 hours rising time.
Provided by diner524
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 15m
Yield 2 mini loaves, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place the bread flour, salt, and yeast in a food processor, and process for 3 seconds to blend. With the machine running, pour 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons water through the feed tub; process until the dough holds together, about 20 seconds. The dough should be a sticky mass, and it should appear difficult to knead by hand. If the dough is too dry, add more water, a tablespoon at a time, processing for 5 seconds after each addition.
- Lightly grease a medium-size mixing bowl with olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl and turn it to coat it with the oil. Cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap, and let the dough rise at room temperature until it has nearly doubled in bulk, 2 to 3 hours.
- Punch the dough down and let it rise again until nearly doubled in bulk, about 2 hours.
- Sprinkle a cutting board or work surface with a little flour, place the dough on it, and cut the dough into 2 pieces. Shape the pieces into balls, sprinkling them with a little flour if necessary to make them easier to handle. Place the balls of dough on an ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle a little flour over each round (to keep the plastic wrap from sticking), and cover them lightly with plastic wrap. Let the dough balls rise until nearly doubled in bulk, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. To make a crisp crust, fill a clean spray bottle with water and spritz the inside of the oven with water just before you slide the bread into the oven.
- Bake the bread rounds until golden and crusty, about 10 minutes. Fremove the baking sheet from the oven or, If you like a crustier loaf, leave the bread in the oven with the door closed for 5 minutes after you have turned off the oven.
- Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool. Serve it warm or at room temperature.
Tips:
- Use a digital scale to measure ingredients for the most accurate results.
- Make sure your butter is cold and cubed before adding it to the dough.
- Work the dough quickly to avoid overworking it.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size.
- Bake the loaves at a high temperature for a crispy crust.
- Let the loaves cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Conclusion:
These mini French loaves are a delicious and easy-to-make bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are perfect for sandwiches, toast, or simply eating plain. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can have fresh, homemade bread that will impress your family and friends.
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