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.
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Richard Daigneault
[email protected]Overall, I thought these mini French bread loaves were pretty good. They were easy to make and they tasted pretty good. I would definitely make them again.
Ameesha Kavindi
[email protected]These loaves were a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more herbs or spices next time.
Yumna Zaidi
[email protected]These loaves were a bit too crispy for my taste. I think I'll try baking them at a lower temperature next time.
Kelly Philip Michael
[email protected]I've made these loaves several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.
Greg klopchin
[email protected]These loaves were perfect for my grilled cheese sandwiches. They were the perfect size and they toasted up really nicely.
Tamer Samir
[email protected]These loaves were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.
Hana Haha
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of bread, but I really enjoyed these loaves. They were so soft and fluffy.
Aminu Salisu
[email protected]These loaves were perfect for my party. They were the perfect size and they were a hit with my guests.
Zohan Sami
[email protected]I loved the flavor of these loaves! The herbs and cheese gave them a really nice touch.
Masud Juwel
[email protected]These loaves were a bit dry. I think I might try adding some more butter or milk to the dough next time.
haneen Mostafa
[email protected]Overall, I thought these mini French bread loaves were pretty good. They were easy to make and they tasted pretty good. I would definitely make them again.
Ehsan Saeed
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the loaves to rise properly. I think I might have needed to let the dough rise for longer.
Leo majkus
[email protected]These loaves were a bit too dense for my taste. I think I'll try using a different recipe next time.
Neddy
[email protected]My family loved these mini French bread loaves! They were perfect for dipping in soup or just eating with butter. I'll definitely be making them again.
Alosh GH
[email protected]I love how easy these loaves are to make. I can have them in the oven in under 30 minutes. They're also a great way to use up leftover dough.
Arianna Nardozi
[email protected]These loaves were a bit more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They're so delicious and perfect for any occasion.
Rabi Japrel
[email protected]I've made these mini French bread loaves several times now and they're always a hit. They're so versatile - I've used them for sandwiches, croutons, and even bread pudding. They're always a crowd-pleaser.
Heba Allah
[email protected]I was a little skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The loaves were so easy to make and they taste delicious. I served them with some butter and jam and they were perfect.
aziz gaming Tudft
[email protected]These mini French bread loaves turned out amazing! The crust was crispy and the inside was soft and fluffy. I'll definitely be making these again.