Classic French bread with a crispy crust and soft inside, perfect for sandwiches or as a side with meals.
Preparation time
1h 30min
Cooking time
25min
Ingredients
2 Servings
- 7 g active dry yeast
- 480 g all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 360 ml warm water
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
Step 3
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Step 4
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Step 5
Punch down the dough and divide it in half. Shape each half into a loaf and place on a greased baking sheet.
Step 6
Cover the loaves with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
Step 7
Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
Step 8
Bake the loaves for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped.
Step 9
Cool on wire racks before slicing.