How do you make French bread in a bread machine?

Answer by  Jemian (222)

Making french bread in a bread machine is as easy as adding sugar to your coffee. Add the wet ingredients of water and oil first. Then, add the dry ingredients, flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Program according to the machine's instructions. Wait approximate 3.5 hours. Remove from baking pan and serve with dairy fresh butter. Bon appetite!

Answer by  GilFinn (2065)

Bread machines only make a few types of bread. For other types such as french bread, you use the machine to process the doogh, remove and bake according to directions.

Answer by  philg1961 (347)

French Bread can be made in a bread machine, sort of. I get better results using the bread machine to make the dough, then baking the dough in the oven.