Classic French Countryside Bread

Transport yourself to the idyllic French countryside with this classic bread recipe. Enjoy the rustic flavors and crunchy crust of a traditional loaf that pairs perfectly with a variety of dishes or simply with butter and jam.

Ingredients

Ingredients
1 1⁄2	cups cold water (yes, cold)
1 1⁄2	teaspoons salt
4	cups bread flour (if using all-purpose flour, substitute 3 tablespoons with 3 tablespoons vital gluten)
1	tablespoon sugar
1 1⁄2	teaspoons dry yeast

Instructions

• Preparation Instructions

  1. Begin by measuring all the ingredients into the bread machine pan in the order specified.
  2. Select the French setting on your bread machine and choose a medium or dark crust setting according to your preference.

Aug 04, 2024