Bread Machine French Bread (So Easy + Better Than Store Bought)
- From Scratch Coastal Kitchen
- May 10
- 2 min read
There’s just something about homemade bread that makes a house feel cozy.
And while sourdough will always have my heart, this bread machine French bread recipe is one of my favorite ways to make fresh homemade bread without spending all day in the kitchen.
The bread machine does most of the hard work for you, giving you soft, perfect dough with barely any hands-on time. After a quick shape and bake, you’ll have two beautiful loaves of homemade French bread that taste incredible fresh from the oven.
My family loves this recipe for dinner nights, garlic bread, sandwiches, and homemade French bread pizza. And honestly? It’s hard to beat making two fresh loaves for around the price of one store-bought loaf.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Easy enough for beginners
Soft inside with a golden crust
Uses simple pantry ingredients
Great for sandwiches and garlic bread
Makes TWO loaves
Budget friendly for families
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups warm water
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 cups bread flour
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
Instructions
Step 1: Add Ingredients to Bread Machine
Add all ingredients to your bread machine in the order recommended by your manufacturer.
Select the dough cycle and let the machine do the work.
Step 2: Shape the Dough
Once the dough cycle is complete, place dough onto a lightly floured surface.
Divide into 2 equal pieces and shape into long French bread loaves.
Place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 3: Let Rise
Cover loosely and let rise for about 30–45 minutes, or until puffy.
Step 4: Score + Bake
Use a sharp knife to make a few diagonal slashes across the top.
Bake at 375°F for about 20–25 minutes or until golden brown.
Tips
For a softer crust, brush with melted butter after baking.
This recipe freezes beautifully.
Leftovers make amazing garlic bread the next day.
Try using the loaves for homemade subs or French bread pizza.
From My Coastal Kitchen
One of my favorite things about homemade bread is how simple ingredients can create something that feels special. Whether we’re having soup night, pasta night, or just making sandwiches for the week, fresh bread always makes the meal feel a little more cozy.
If you try this recipe, I’d love to hear how it turned out!
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