Bread Machine French Bread
Bread Machine Recipes
Crusty French-style bread from your bread machine. A lean dough with just flour, water, yeast, and salt.
Prep Time
5 min
Bake Time
0 min
Servings
10
Calories
165
Ingredients
- 3 cups bread flour
- 2¼ tsp bread machine yeast
- 1⅛ cups water
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1½ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Add Ingredients
Add liquids to the bread machine pan first, then dry ingredients, with yeast on top.
- 2
Select Cycle
Choose the appropriate cycle (Basic, Whole Wheat, French, or Quick Bread).
- 3
Start
Press Start and let the machine do the work. Add mix-ins at the beep if applicable.
- 4
Cool
When the cycle finishes, remove the bread immediately. Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Baker's Notes
“The most important rule for bread machines: add ingredients in the order specified by your machine's manual. Usually liquids first, then dry, then yeast on top.”
— Baker Thomas Moreau
Nutrition Facts
165
cal
4g
Protein
5g
Fat
42g
Carbs
4g
Fiber
373mg
Sodium
Tips & Tricks
- •Always add ingredients in the order specified by your machine's manual.
- •Open the lid during the first knead to check dough consistency — adjust flour/water as needed.
- •Remove bread from the pan immediately after baking to prevent a soggy bottom.
Reviews (5)
Five stars! The crust was perfectly crispy and the crumb was soft and airy. I'll never buy store-bought bread again.
This is now our go-to bread recipe. The house smelled incredible while it was baking. My kids couldn't wait to tear into a warm slice.
Just like from the bakery! The crust is crispy and the crumb is soft. Bravo for this extraordinary recipe.
Easy to prepare and so delicious! Even my picky kids went for seconds. This bread has become a staple in our home.
Excellent recipe. I followed the instructions to the letter and the result was perfect. My wife loved it. The best homemade bread I've made.
Baker Thomas Moreau
Head Baker & Recipe Developer
Red Seal Certified Baker
