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Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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Preparation Time
5 Mins
Cooking Time
None Mins
Total Time
5 Mins
Makes
2 french bread
Homemade Soft French Bread recipe with step by step photos
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- Homemade soft French bread is made of 2 cups plain flour (maida), 1 1/2 tsp dry yeast, 1 tbsp butter, salt to taste and butter for brushing.
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For the yeast mixture of homemade soft French bread recipe | best soft French bread | classic soft French bread | how to make perfect soft French bread, add 1 1/2 tsp dry yeast in a small bowl.
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Add 1/2 tsp sugar.
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Add 2 tbsp of warm water.
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Cover it with a lid and keep aside for 10 minutes.
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For the yeast mixture of homemade soft French bread recipe | best soft French bread | classic soft French bread | how to make perfect soft French bread, add 1 1/2 tsp dry yeast in a small bowl.
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For the dough of homemade soft French bread recipe | best soft French bread | classic soft French bread | how to make perfect soft French bread, add 2 cups plain flour (maida) in a deep bowl.
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Add 1 tbsp butter.
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Add salt to taste.
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Add the yeast mixture.
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Mix well and knead into a soft dough using enough warm water.
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Cover the dough of homemade soft French bread recipe | best soft French bread | classic soft French bread | how to make perfect soft French bread with a damp muslin cloth and keep aside in a warm place for 40 minutes. This for the dough to rise.
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Dust the plain flour on a flat, dry surface and knead the dough very well for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Again cover the dough with a damp muslin cloth and keep aside in a warm place for 30 minutes. The second proofing time is to get the perfect taste and texture of the French bread. The dough is ready.
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For the dough of homemade soft French bread recipe | best soft French bread | classic soft French bread | how to make perfect soft French bread, add 2 cups plain flour (maida) in a deep bowl.
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To make homemade soft French bread recipe | best soft French bread | classic soft French bread | how to make perfect soft French bread, once again dust some plain flour on a flat, dry surface and knead the dough very well for 2 minutes.
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Divide the dough into 2 equal portions.
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Roll each portion of the dough into a 200 mm. (8”) long cylindrical roll and place them on a greased baking tray.
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Cover them with a damp muslin cloth and keep aside in a warm place for 30 minutes.
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Make 3 slits at regular interval on each bread using a knife. Ensure that the slits are not very deep.
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Bake homemade soft French bread recipe | best soft French bread | classic soft French bread | how to make perfect soft French bread in a pre-heated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 25 minutes.
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Brush the breads with little melted butter.
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Cool homemade soft French bread recipe | best soft French bread | classic soft French bread | how to make perfect soft French bread slightly and serve.
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To make homemade soft French bread recipe | best soft French bread | classic soft French bread | how to make perfect soft French bread, once again dust some plain flour on a flat, dry surface and knead the dough very well for 2 minutes.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 496 cal |
| Protein | 14.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 96.1 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Cholesterol | 15 mg |
| Sodium | 61.6 mg |
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Foodie #671531
March 13, 2025, midnight
hello!! instead of dry yeast which ingredient i can use?
Nik Ira
March 13, 2025, midnight
Can I use wheat flour instead of maida?
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
We do not have a French bread recipe with wheat flour. But you can try other breads with wheat flour like https://www.tarladalal.com/whole-wheat-bread-rolls-32706r and https://www.tarladalal.com/whole-wheat-bread-whole-wheat-bread-loaf-using-instant-dry-yeast-3101r
KURUTHUNILA
March 13, 2025, midnight
Can I use instant yeast ?
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Yes, you can use instant dry yeast of the same quantity.
Asari
March 13, 2025, midnight
perfect soft french bread.. quick and easy to make it.. Follow the exact way to make it as it looks in the image.. I had this with soups.. and also made bruchetta on it.. Thank you for the recipe..
Kumar Vaibhav
March 13, 2025, midnight
What can I use instead of yeast?
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