# French Bread Loaf

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 tbsp active dry yeast
- 0.5 cup warm water
- 2 cups hot water
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp honey
- 5 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp salt
- 3 cups flour
- 3 cups flour
- 1 beaten egg

## Instructions

1. Mix 2 tbsp active dry yeast with 1/2 cup warm water in a small bowl and let it sit for 10 minutes.
2. Combine 2 cups hot water, 1 tbsp + 1 tsp honey, 5 tbsp melted butter, 1 tbsp salt, and 3 cups flour in a stand mixer. Add the yeast mixture and mix well.
3. Using the dough hook, add 3 more cups of flour, one cup at a time, and mix for 5 minutes until smooth.
4. Turn off the mixer, leave the dough hook in, and let the dough rest for 10 minutes. Turn the mixer back on for 10 seconds to deflate the dough. Repeat this process 5 more times for a total of 1 hour rising, deflating every 10 minutes.
5. Place the dough on a floured surface, divide it in half, and shape it into 2 loaves. Place them on a parchment-lined pan.
6. Let the loaves rise for 30 minutes. After 10 minutes, gently score the tops.
7. Brush the loaves with 1 beaten egg.
8. Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.

## Equipment

- small bowl
- stand mixer
- dough hook
- parchment-lined pan
- rolling pin
- baking sheet
- banneton
- brush

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/19Y1MDbcGU/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/2f751554-3ca1-4ac9-8c45-1b6725f889ee
- Extracted: 2025-10-03

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