artk1's Recipe

Perfect French Bread

Category: Recipes

ingredients

9 1/2 ounces warm water 80° - 90°
1 1/2 TB sugar
1 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 TB honey
3 1/2 cups bread flour
2 teaspoons active dry yeast

directions

Combine all the ingredients in the bread machine as directed by your machine manufacturer.

Select white bread setting with a light crust, or if your machine has a rapid bake cycle you can use that.

When the bake cycle is complete, remove the French bread from the pan and let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing or storing. Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.