Description
Experience the delightful aroma and taste of freshly baked Batard Bread with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for novice and experienced bakers alike, this French batard bread is known for its crispy crust and airy interior. Elevate your meals with this artisan loaf that can be enjoyed on its own, with butter, or in a variety of dishes.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 500g (about 4 cups)
- Water: 350ml (lukewarm)
- Instant dry yeast: 7g (1 packet)
- Salt: 10g (2 teaspoons)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, instant dry yeast, and salt. Add the lukewarm water and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1.5-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Deflate the dough and shape it into an oblong loaf with tapered ends. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and score the top of the loaf. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 200°F (93°C).
Notes
- Use a baking stone for a crisper crust.
- Score the bread properly to control its expansion in the oven.
- Add steam to the oven with a pan of hot water during the first 10 minutes of baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 0.2g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: batard bread, French bread recipe, artisan bread, easy bread recipe