What can you do with a French loaf?
PHILLY CHEESESTEAK FRENCH BREAD.
What is French style bread?
French bread is typically made from wheat flour, water, yeast and salt. By law in France, the long loaves and boules (round loaves) cannot have added oil or fat. French bread tends to be longer and narrower. Italian bread loaves tend to be shorter and plumper.
What can I do with a crusty baguette?
10 Ways to Use a Stale Baguette
- Make a killer panzanella.
- DIY those breadcrumbs.
- Make some meatballs.
- Croutons!
- Add eggs and vegetables, bake, and call it strata.
- Or Go Sweet and Bake a bread pudding.
- Slice it into crostini.
- Use it to Thicken soup.
What do French eat with bread?
Spread some butter, jam, chocolate spread, or even put in cheese (either spread it or cut a slice). Some even like to tear off bits of the bread and dip it in honey (you can do the same with jam and chocolate spread).
How do you cut French bread without crushing it?
Slice Homemade Bread without Crushing It!
- Always use a serrated bread knife! A nice long serrated knife is ideal.
- Cooled bread is the easiest to slice.
- Use a gentle sawing motion when slicing through the crust.
- Only place a small amount of pressure on the bread when you slice.
What type of flour do the French use for baguettes?
Type 55 flour
The French typically use Type 55 flour for their baguettes, which has a lower protein content than All-Purpose flour (usually 11.5% protein). I know that’s not found in your standard supermarket, but you can buy it online from King Arthur Flour.
What makes French bread taste like French bread?
Bake magazine says the longer your bread ferments the richer the flavor and texture. For French bread, longer fermentation means we get the chewy texture and nutty flavor that has us wanting to eat those baguettes with butter on a regular basis.
Are baguettes and French bread the same?
French bread is wider and longer than a baguette, with a much softer crust. It doesn’t require any special equipment to make and it’s just as versatile as a baguette, but its soft outside makes it perfect for toast or garlic bread.
What is the best French bread?
Dissolve yeast in warm water (110 degrees) and sugar in large bowl; allow yeast to proof or foam (about 10 minutes). Add salt, oil, and 3 cups flour; beat for 2 minutes. Stir in 2 cups flour to make a stiff dough. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place in oiled bowl, turn dough to coat all sides, cover and let rise until doubled.
What is French bread flour?
French bread is the bread of French baguettes. It is made with bakers yeast rather than sour dough. It lacks the slight tart taste of sour dough so I sometimes call it sweet french bread. For sour dough, where you want a chewy bread I use bread flour, which is higher in gluten. For french bread all purpose flour is fine.
What is French bread pudding?
Bread pudding is a pudding made from bread, usually leftover or stale bread. It is made in various cuisines: Argentine, Belgian, British, Creole, French, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Mexican, Southern US, etc. In fact, it was very prevalent in all cultures that made bread.
What is a French bread sandwich?
Directions Spray the grill rack with nonstick, nonflammable cooking spray. In a small bowl, add the strawberries, sugar, and warm water. Spread 1 side of half of the bread slices with about 1 tablespoon marshmallow creme. Grill the sandwiches until the bread is toasted and the marshmallow creme has melted, about 2 minutes per side.