I got this recipe from our good friends Will and Hayley. It really is No Fail! I love how quick and easy it is. I love that it only takes an hour and a half from start to finish. It is my go to bread when I start dinner at 4 pm and need yummy, fresh bread to go with it. It also makes great french toast, sandwiches, and rolls for things like pulled pork! Did I already say this is my go to bread for everything? Well, it is!
No Fail French Bread
In a large bowl mix:
2 cups very hot water
2 T sugar
1 T salt
1/3 cup oil
In a small bowl mix:
½ c warm water
1 T sugar
2 T yeast
Add 3 cups flour to large bowl and mix well. Add small bowl and 3 more cups flour. Mix until smooth. Knead every 10 minutes for 1 hour. Divide and shape into loaves. (You don't need to let it rise again!) Bake at 350’ for 35 minutes.
I can't wait to try this recipe! I love any and every kind of bread! I have a question though. It says you don't need to let it rise again? I looked at the recipe and couldn't find where it says to let it rise? Is it no rise? thanks for your help!
ReplyDeleteKneading it every 10 minutes for 1 hour is all the rising and resting it needs. That is what makes this bread so great! Hope this helps!
ReplyDeleteHow funny, I had no idea you used it that much. I can't remember the last time I made it. I better get to it:)
ReplyDeleteYou, and this recipe, inspired me to make bread for the first time ever! It turned out wonderfully! Since we found your blog, my friends and I have put it to good use, and everything has been delicious! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteLaura, bread can always be intimidating but it really doesn't have to be hard, scary or complicated. I am so glad you tried it and that you found my blog! Happy Baking!
ReplyDeleteThis may sound dumb, but I'm dying to go make this right now, bu I just want to make sure
ReplyDeleteWhat kind of yeast?
What kind of flour?
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A friend of mine made this last night. I am always looking for fast bread recipes. I'm going to have to try this one! Looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI made this bread tonight, I actually just put it in the oven. What I am wondering is the dough super sticky? At least that is how mine turned out.
ReplyDeleteAbout a year ago I realized I had no excuse to not make my own bread as a mom at home. But I never found a consistent recipe and eventually stopped. Emily told me about yours and I've been doing it for two weeks now. It's so easy and delicious and keeps on the counter so nice and moist for days! Emily and I both make it now and Rebecca, Bethany & Pam have all tried it this past week too. Thanks Kadie!
ReplyDelete-Gentry (Oates) Beidler
After my sisters encouragement to try this recipe I decided to give it a go...reluctantly I must say, as I've made my 'moms' bread for the past 14 years. The fact that there's no eggs or butter in this recipe made me want to try it as well. I made a few adjustments and must tell you, I don't buy bread...ever. It's simple. It's moist. It keeps on the counter and gets us through a week of sack lunches. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSome adjustments I made were using half whole wheat flour, half unbleached flour. I've also used 2 C. whole wheat flour, 1 C. oats pulsed in my food processor, 3 C. unbleached flour. I also replace the sugar with honey. It comes out beutifully every time. I'm enjoying your blog and think I'll try the brownies with brown butter frosting next. My kids will love me forever for it!
Kaitlin (Oates) Peoples