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French Peasant Bread

A rustic French peasant bread made from yeast, flour, water, salt, sugar, and olive oil. The simple dough rises into an easy homemade loaf with a tender interior and golden crust.
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Course Bread
Cuisine French
Status Tried & True
Servings 24 slices
Calories 84 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tsp yeast
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 C water warm
  • 4 C flour all-purpose
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Add yeast, sugar and water to bowl. Cover and proof for 15 minutes
  • Add salt and 3 C flour, mix well. Continue adding the remaining flour until desired consistency. Do not knead.
  • coat bowl in olive oil, add dough and cover. Let rise until double, approximately 1 hour.
  • Divide into 2 loaves, shape and place in pan or on baking sheet. Let rise for a second time.
  • Bake at 425F for 10 minutes, reduce heat to 375F and bake an additional 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, let cool.

Nutrition

Calories: 84kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 195mgPotassium: 25mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 0.001mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Bread
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