Back-to-Basic French Bread Recipe

By Staff
Published on March 22, 2019
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Because this bread isn't kneaded, it has an almost cake-like texture. It's a bread meant for homemade jam and butter.
Because this bread isn't kneaded, it has an almost cake-like texture. It's a bread meant for homemade jam and butter.
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When this basic French bread recipe was published in 1708, eggs were backyard eggs, milk was raw, and butter was freshly churned.
When this basic French bread recipe was published in 1708, eggs were backyard eggs, milk was raw, and butter was freshly churned.
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Bread crisps, which are easy to make, are great for spreads or served alongside soups.
Bread crisps, which are easy to make, are great for spreads or served alongside soups.
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If you only make one of these recipe variations, make this one, the British sippet, pieces of bread fried on a griddle.
If you only make one of these recipe variations, make this one, the British sippet, pieces of bread fried on a griddle.
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Classic cinnamon toast smeared with butter evokes childhood and warms up cold mornings.
Classic cinnamon toast smeared with butter evokes childhood and warms up cold mornings.
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Bread and butter pudding, soaked in custard, is a dish the author classifies as
Bread and butter pudding, soaked in custard, is a dish the author classifies as "dangerous."
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