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A freshly baked loaf of easy homemade French bread with a golden crust

Quick way to grow Easy Homemade French Bread in 30 Min

This recipe provides a quick and easy way to make delicious homemade French bread in under an hour, resulting in a perfectly soft interior and a beautiful golden crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1.5 cups warm water
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
Egg Wash
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp water

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water, then let it sit until foamy.
  2. Stir in salt and gradually add flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Baking
  1. Divide the dough in half and shape each piece into a baguette on a lightly floured surface, then transfer them to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. Brush the loaves with egg wash, slice diagonally, and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

For an extra crispy crust, place a pan of hot water in the bottom of the oven during baking.