This bread is the BEST! The flavor is perfectly balanced, just the right amount of salt, and the crust especially is amazing- slightly crisp, but not in the least bit heavy... I made the bread as instructed. Some people might find it helpful to know that 1/4 ounce package is equal to 2 1/4 teaspoons of active dry yeast (I buy my bread machine yeast in bulk). Thanks so much for a great recipe ; )
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No lie, wonderful flavor and easy to make! We loved it. Funny, my bread-machine cookbook had a whole list of ingredients, and this wonderful bread basically had just 3! Go with this recipe, for sure!
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Well here's review 114 and with good reason, this is such a simple, fast and wonder tasting recipe. I'd saved it a long time ago but never got around to making it. Yesterday needed something fast to go with dinner and pulled this out of my saved recipes. Well; it won't take me that long to make it again - this is wonderful. Perfect blend of flavors for that french bread flavor with a light, soft center and that wonderful crunchy crust. When I put the loaves in the oven I did spray lightly with water every 5 minutes X3 to help with the crust I was wanting and it turned out perfect. I was surprised it had no oil in it and was a little concerned but no need - it's perfect as is.
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I think that I'm having troubles digesting preservatives and some additives in commercial bread. I tried this to see if I would get heartburn from just straight-up flour, water, salt, and yeast. I am not allergic to wheat or gluten so those are non-issues. This recipe came out perfect. I have a two pound machine so I doubled the recipe, cut the load in half, and made 16 servings. The texture of the bread holds up well in the cutting process. In fact, it holds up so well, that I'm able to cut one of the 16 servings in half to make the slices fit in the toaster, and to create sandwiches. With each recipe serving coming in at 200 calories, this is bonus for me. I have a Breadman Ultimate machine, used the French Bread Medium setting, and will use the the darker setting next time. This tastes like real French Bread, and without sugar, eggs, honey or the rest, it's Vegan friendly. Finally, it doesn't set me up to grab the entire loaf because it does not create sugar and fat cravings for me either.
Thanks for the posting Linda
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This turned out so well! I have had issues in the past getting my bread to come out with the right texture, but this was perfect. I will definitely make this again!
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This recipe really is awesome. It turned out absolutely perfect. I didn't have bread flour, so I used AP flour vital wheat gluten. It rose perfectly in bread maker, and then again before baking. I covered it with a damp cloth, and I think next time I'll spritz with some water after I make the cuts in the dough. I also might put a little egg wash on it to make the top shiny. Other than that-- awesome crunch to the crust, awesome density with perfect bubbles in the bread-- super chewy-- tasted like a good loaf from your favorite bakery.
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i have made this bread on countless occasions and it turns out perfectly every time!
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Okay, it just doesn't get any easier than this and it makes great bread! This will be "the bread recipe" for us. My husband kept repeating himself with every bite "this is soooo good". It bakes up with a wonderful crispy crust and soft chewy center without being doughy. Thank you Marie!
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This is a great loaf of bread. I followed the advise of another reviewer and baked on a preheated baking stone. I also added 2 Tb of dry milk. The bread was delicious and it had a very crispy crust. I will definitely be making this bread again.
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Marie I love this recipe. It's simple and amazing. I add 2 cloves of crushed garlic on top of the flour when putting it all together. While in the bread machine the house smelled so good we could hardly wait for the bread to be done. With or without the garlic this is the best ever thanks for this recipe....
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Very easy to make. I just threw all the ingredients in my kitchen aid mixer witht the bread hook, came back 15 minutes later, took out the bread hook, waited and hour and a half then shaped the loaves. made some dinner roles and baguettes. Making steam in the oven while cooking makes the crust crispier.
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This bread is so good. My husband loved it. Thanks for the great recipe. It is so simple to put everything into the bread machine and just finish it in the oven. I didn't have bread flour so I used the all purpose flour and it came out delicious.
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Easy, tasty, and inexpensive. I use bread flour and yeast from Sams Club, so these only cost a few cents per loaf. (Keep the yeast in the freezer and it lasts for a year). Now I'm trying to find the best way to freeze the loaves to make for quick thaw/cook. I have found the crusts are even better if baked on a preheated pizza stone, though it can be tricky to transfer them after they have risen. Just use cornmeal on the sheet they are rising on, then let them roll onto the stone so you don't have to push on them.
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Oh my, just pulled this bread out of the oven and it's perfect. Light, moist and airy inside with a crispy crust. Thank you Marie for posting this recipe.
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I have nothing more to add than the other reviews have already said. Just make sure you slit the bread before you let it rise. I put some butter and garlic salt on the bread for the last 5 min of cooking. Yummy!!
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I as well had a problem with the bread getting crusty during the second rise. But most likely is was something had done, I am not very proficient at bread making. I also didnt know to make slices in the dough right away and when I finally did make the slices the bread was already crusty. Despite these problems the bread did come out of the oven tasting wonderful, so what if it wasnt the most visually appealing. You live and learn!
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I will never buy french bread again. This is a keeper. Thanks.
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Wonderful recipe. I have made this many times and it is a crowd pleaser. Very easy and it has consistent delicious results.
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