🥖 French-Style Bread

🧂 Ingredients:

• 250g all-purpose flour
• 5g instant dry yeast
• 1 tsp sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• 160ml warm water
• 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter (optional for richer flavor) 🔥 Instructions: Activate the yeast:
• In a bowl, mix warm water with sugar and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. Make the dough:
• Add flour and salt into the yeast mixture. Knead for 10–15 minutes until smooth and elastic. (You can add olive oil for extra softness.)
• First rise:
• Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size. Shape the bread:
• Punch down the dough, shape into a long baguette-style loaf. Place on baking tray lined with parchment paper. Second rise:
• Let it rest for another 20–30 minutes. Score & bake:
• Use a sharp knife to make diagonal slashes on top. Bake at 220°C (428°F) for 20–25 minutes until golden and crusty. 🌟 Serving suggestions:
• Eat warm with butter, jam, or pâté.
• Slice for sandwiches with ham, cheese, or grilled vegetables.