Hi, LeAnne! French bread was the first bread I ever made. It turned out so wonderful which gave me courage to try others. I have a Mennonite Community Cookbook, but mine was put together by Mary Emma Showalter. It belonged to my grandmother. Published in 1950 and her copy reads ‘renewed 1978.’ The back is coming off it but I still treasure it because she and I used to make cookies and cupcakes from it. Thanks for showing us how. I’m bringing a thermos of tea to have with my slice.
LeAnne, that bread looked absolutely delicious. I could almost taste it. We have never really tried making bread, but this is very tempting. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us.
Humidity definitely plays a role in making French bread and yours looks amazing! We love making French bread pizza, poor boy sandwiches and sometimes just eating it with a little bit of butter. Great recipe!
I got mine for $100 at a real estate auction. I prefer older equipment. My 8 year old 6 qt mixer has some bearings break and husband repaired it himself but it can no longer knead dough.
@@MennoniteFarmhouse Reason I need one is my hands cant kneed dough anymore without them going numb. I have Carpal tunnel syndrome and Diabetic nerve pain, so it will help a lot.
That gear you are talking about broke in my Kitchenaid also. Actually I busted two Kitchenaid mixers making bread. Then I got a Bosch and love it. More powerful motor. Just recently bought the Bosch Compact which is much smaller so works better for just one small loaf. Haven’t had it long enough to give a review but so far it is outstanding. Each Bosch has a powerful motor that lets you knead longer than 5 minutes-which is all Kitchenaid recommends or would stand behind when my first one broke-plus suction cups that keep the thing from dancing across the counter. (No, I don’t work for them or have any affiliation with Bosch.) 😊
Coming back to rewatch this video and to get the recipe printed and saved. With the state of the world I do want to be able to make my own French bread. We love it as either a giant sub sandwich, made into garlic toast but mainly as French bread pizza. With it being just the two of us I think I'll split this into three loaves and par-bake two of them then freeze to enjoy later. That is...if I can get them away from hubby after their bake. He'll likely give me big puppy eyes and want to just eat them fresh and as-is. How can you resist your dear husband? lol Thank you for all the great content you make for us, LeAnne.
So, I know you hear this all the time but, you make this look SO easy! There's no reason I haven't been making my own French bread! ...and we eat a lot of French bread! Thank you for another great and easy-to-follow tutorial for something I am excited to try!
Hey there! I met you in Daz’s livestream tonight I am drooling, I haven’t made bread in a long time. I had to give up gluten. This French bread looks prefect and delicious! Wendy🐞🌷🌸🌺
Thank you! Oh it got ate trust me! I was shocked that my church family devoured it for me when I turned it into garlic bread. Thank you for the very kind words!
I love, love, love French bread! Could you tell us where we might get one of these cookbooks or one of yours please? I would love to have a good Mennonite or Amish cookbook.
Your bread looks like a perfect loaf of French bread right from a bakery! 😋 I have a French bread pan, and I don't like it so far. I need to use parchment paper as the bread stuck to the pan without it. I could almost smell the bread. I've been making bread, having some for dinner for the 2 of us and freezing the rest for another night. Keeps us from scarfing down the entire loaf/loaves in one sitting! There's nothing like homemade old fashioned food! Thanks for another great video. I really liked your graphics at the end. You're becoming a pro! Blessings. 💖
Thanks Ann! I got my gift today! Thanks again! They are a better quality than Ball’s brand. I’m learning this video stuff! It takes time… lol God Bless!
I love French bread! Those look delicious LeAnne. Oh boy. Our humidity is only at 20. No wonder my skin is so dry. Nice placement of the Garden State Gardeners sticker. 😉👌 Happy Tuesday my friend. 🌺
Thanks Annette! My skin gets so dry when I’m in the house a lot but with these cold temps do you blame me! I’m trying to put other RUclips channel stickers in my videos just my way of a shout out! Happy February! That means we are closer to Spring, right?
That's a great idea to have the video separated by chapters so that it's easy to find anything that was missed. Can a normal dish cloth be used if we don't have a pastry cloth? Great video!
Thank you! I’m finding how that chapters helps with the RUclips algorithm as well. It gets searched more that way. You can use a dish cloth or plastic wrap, as long as not drying out and no dust is getting in. Thank you!
Oh that looks good could you add garlic and cheese on top before you bake it? And after sliced can you add butter garlic and cheese and melt without drying it out to bad?
Brenda, Absolutely….you can to both! When everything else is mixed together then you can add extras to bread dough. The one load that I took to church, I cut in half and spread a mixture that I made at home of softened butter and garlic seasoning. I put the to in my stand mixer and beat it til it was well mixed. Then I put the bread back in the oven until the butter was melted. I had one piece come home that day from church m!
Hi LeAnn! Yummy French Bread is so good. Oh, I love cookbooks, I have so many and really need to thin them out. Your bread looks amazing, I wish we I could reach through the screen and get a piece, lol. Thank you for sharing and have a blessed night!!
I have done it with wheat straight from the combine that my husband grew and I added a 1 Tbsp of vital wheat gluten. The loaf was good but was a little different texture than with the KA bread flour. Im sure it will be great!
Joseph’s wife here (Linda) Just found your channel I love your recipes ! My second rise ( loaves) spreads out and when I score them they deflate ! What am I doing wrong 😑??
@@MennoniteFarmhouse Hi Leanne ! Thank you so much for your quick reply. I don’t think 🤔 I’m over proofing after an hour they just barely doubled . I am using a serrated knife it’s quick and sharp . Only sharp life I have 😩. My dough has never doubled as much as yours on the first rise! I always text my yeast first I use SAF instant yeast . No need to proof right ? I will copy your video step by step and hope it looks as amazing as yours ! I’ve never seen such beautiful French bread ! I’ve been making French bread for about 3 years now it’s edible but I want your beautiful bread in my house! God bless you Leanne .. by the way I’m 69 and loving 🥰 you and your videos !
@@desertlady1795 Linda, Yes, you’re right no need to proof it, if you are using SAF yeast. I wonder what variables might be different from my house to yours. The amount of flour you add depends on how much humidity is in your air and temperature of the house. I wish I could come help you figure this out! LeAnne
I went back 3 times on the video and I thought you said bird 🕊flower. I was thinking I have never heard of bird flower this must be something new 😂🤣 Thank you so much
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Hi, LeAnne! French bread was the first bread I ever made. It turned out so wonderful which gave me courage to try others. I have a Mennonite Community Cookbook, but mine was put together by Mary Emma Showalter. It belonged to my grandmother. Published in 1950 and her copy reads ‘renewed 1978.’ The back is coming off it but I still treasure it because she and I used to make cookies and cupcakes from it. Thanks for showing us how. I’m bringing a thermos of tea to have with my slice.
Treasure that book! I haven’t been able to get a copy of that book… come over the house is warm here!
Woo-hoo... I love french bread! 🍞
Thanks again for leaving the recipe in the description below! ❤️
Thanks Barb!
LeAnne, that bread looked absolutely delicious. I could almost taste it. We have never really tried making bread, but this is very tempting. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us.
It’s not hard… I believe people have bread anxiety because they just hear to much gossip about it like canning lol
I love French bread 🥖 I'm a sucker for breads and rolls lol
Thanks! You should see the hashtags I used on Instagram …. Scratch cooking
@@MennoniteFarmhouse I love IG lol going over to make sure I follow you
I've been waiting for this to come out. Your French Bread came out perfect LeAnne! I love making French Bread. Thanks for sharing!
I’m sure you will love it as much as my husband does!
@@MennoniteFarmhouse I already love it. Bread is my downfall. I can eat a whole loaf in minutes, lol.
Humidity definitely plays a role in making French bread and yours looks amazing! We love making French bread pizza, poor boy sandwiches and sometimes just eating it with a little bit of butter. Great recipe!
Thank you for the very kind words!
Yumm that looks good. I going to break down and get me a kitchen aid mixer as soon as I have my new place.
I got mine for $100 at a real estate auction. I prefer older equipment. My 8 year old 6 qt mixer has some bearings break and husband repaired it himself but it can no longer knead dough.
@@MennoniteFarmhouse Reason I need one is my hands cant kneed dough anymore without them going numb. I have Carpal tunnel syndrome and Diabetic nerve pain, so it will help a lot.
@@FallenArkansasVeterans I will try to get to some sourdough recipes soon that don’t need kneading and are diabetic friendly
I got mine refurbished from Amazon for about half the price of a new one. You're going to love it when you one.
That gear you are talking about broke in my Kitchenaid also. Actually I busted two Kitchenaid mixers making bread. Then I got a Bosch and love it. More powerful motor. Just recently bought the Bosch Compact which is much smaller so works better for just one small loaf. Haven’t had it long enough to give a review but so far it is outstanding. Each Bosch has a powerful motor that lets you knead longer than 5 minutes-which is all Kitchenaid recommends or would stand behind when my first one broke-plus suction cups that keep the thing from dancing across the counter. (No, I don’t work for them or have any affiliation with Bosch.) 😊
Coming back to rewatch this video and to get the recipe printed and saved. With the state of the world I do want to be able to make my own French bread. We love it as either a giant sub sandwich, made into garlic toast but mainly as French bread pizza. With it being just the two of us I think I'll split this into three loaves and par-bake two of them then freeze to enjoy later. That is...if I can get them away from hubby after their bake. He'll likely give me big puppy eyes and want to just eat them fresh and as-is. How can you resist your dear husband? lol Thank you for all the great content you make for us, LeAnne.
Thanks Molly! I’m glad my recipes are helpful to you! I need to make some and try the pizza!
So, I know you hear this all the time but, you make this look SO easy! There's no reason I haven't been making my own French bread! ...and we eat a lot of French bread! Thank you for another great and easy-to-follow tutorial for something I am excited to try!
Thank you so very much! I just say what I would to a friend standing beside me!
You made that look so easy 🤙🏻 definitely like this I’m going to have to save this video
Thank you!
WOW!!! So awesome!!! Well done :) I will start going for it soon I just need to get my kitchen in some kind of order again.
Yes! A clean space makes you more productive! Go after it!
Mmmmm gotta love fresh French bread!!!
Thanks for being at my premier! It meant a lot!!
I made this!!! It turned out perfect!!! Thank you so much for sharing this. ❤️
Wonderful!!!!
G'day LeAnne.
Fantastic as always mate. 👍
I really need to message you after seeing this though. 🤣
All the best.
Daz.
Thanks Daz! I look forward to your lovely comments!
Nice 😁😁
Not sure if I commented before but this the best French bread recipe. Making it right now, 30 minutes in lol.Thank you. My 3rd time or 4th 🤔making it.
Wonderful!
Great video. The bread looked fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much!!
Mmmmm delicious! This looked like an a mixing recipe!
I’m sure you could handle this recipe!!
This bread looks amazing! Your videos are so helpful to learn skills that are often lost now-a-days! Keep up the great work!
Thank you very much Ashley for the kind words?
Love this recipe thanks for sharing looks good Leanne meet you at Life with Blinda and Chuck
Thanks for stopping by the farmhouse. I appreciate you! Chuck is a good fellow.
@@MennoniteFarmhouse check us out too we will have a giveaway video
Hey there! I met you in Daz’s livestream tonight I am drooling, I haven’t made bread in a long time. I had to give up gluten. This French bread looks prefect and delicious! Wendy🐞🌷🌸🌺
Thanks Wendy! It’s so nice of you to come visit me on my channel! I’m so glad you are here!
You have the BEST bread recipes!!! And love that book , thank you for sharing! 😊👍💗
Thanks Tammy!
Yummy yummy yum yum !! I love bread and bread loves me lol . Great video LeAnne!
Same here… thanks for the very kind words!
My goodness this French Bread is some of the best I've ever seen! It looks almost too good to eat....Almost😋👍!!!!!
Thank you! Oh it got ate trust me! I was shocked that my church family devoured it for me when I turned it into garlic bread. Thank you for the very kind words!
Your French bread is beautiful and brings back so many wonderful memories!
Thank you! Good times!
I really appreciate your positivity!
Thanks Cathy! & Thanks for watching!!
Oh great! Now I can't stop thinking about cinnamon rolls. Or orange rolls.
Oh! How about my Strawberry Cheese cake sweet rolls? That was my second video… they are so so good!
@@MennoniteFarmhouse I'm going to have to try that out! Thanks sweet friend!
@@his-sweetie i think they are amazing and you can’t eat them pretty!
I love, love, love French bread! Could you tell us where we might get one of these cookbooks or one of yours please? I would love to have a good Mennonite or Amish cookbook.
Mine was a gift but I can ask.
I found that book on Abe book’s website for $3.08
@@MennoniteFarmhouse thank you 😊 I'll be ordering myself a copy as well 💖
This looks fantastic! I'm going to work with Holly to make this. Thanks for another fun recipe "that you make look so easy!!" Cheers LeAnne!
You can do it Rich! Let me know how it turns out!
I knew it would be a hit at church! Looked delicious for sure.
My husband said no one brings bread to church….lol
@@MennoniteFarmhouse lol!
I love making bread, but never made french bread, definitely trying this recipe, thanks for sharing, God bless
Thanks for watching!!
Looks perfect. Now I want some spaghetti and a loaf of that bread. Yummy😋. God bless you and your family ❤
Thank you! The garlic bread I made with the one loaf was so good!
LeAnn your channel makes me hungry ! I absolutely love your content! I especially love all the bread/dough making videos.
Just wait, I’m making a video Hawaiian rolls for the holiday!
Merhabalar, ellerine sağlık çok güzel video olmuş umarım emeklerinizin karşılığını alırsınız sağlıklı mutlu günler diliyorum!
Just made this bread and it is wonderful. It turned out perfect. Thank you so much for sharing.
Yay! It’s a great recipe!
There is so much that you can do with French Bread !! And so easy to make !! Thanks for Sharing your method...Have a great day..Enjoyed it !!
Thank you for the very kind words!
That bread looks so so good! Love your bread recipes...
Thank you for watching!
looks so yummy bread see u around new friend here
Welcome! I’m so glad you are here! God Bless!!
Fantastic! If it's not perfect just put jam on it or that beautiful cranberry relish you should have made. ♥️♥️♥️ thanks for sharing♥️♥️♥️
Or even just make bread pudding lol or croutons lol
That looks great. This would be a great French Bread pizza!!
Thank you so very much!
Your bread looks like a perfect loaf of French bread right from a bakery! 😋 I have a French bread pan, and I don't like it so far. I need to use parchment paper as the bread stuck to the pan without it. I could almost smell the bread. I've been making bread, having some for dinner for the 2 of us and freezing the rest for another night. Keeps us from scarfing down the entire loaf/loaves in one sitting! There's nothing like homemade old fashioned food! Thanks for another great video. I really liked your graphics at the end. You're becoming a pro! Blessings. 💖
Thanks Ann! I got my gift today! Thanks again! They are a better quality than Ball’s brand. I’m learning this video stuff! It takes time… lol God Bless!
@@MennoniteFarmhouse oh I'm so glad you like them! You're doing great!
Great video LeAnne. Our youngest daughter and I made bread yesterday. Blessings -Cyndi
Thank you Cyndi! I have a loaf in the oven right now! Thanks so much for being here!
I wonder if I still have that cookbook? I'll have to look! Yes, anything baked with love is fine! Great job! Keep the videos coming!
I hope you didn’t sell it… it’s a great cook book to have!!
@@MennoniteFarmhouse oops, I did.... I'll write down your recipe!
Yummy! I love yeasty breads. These look scrumptious! TFS, LeAnne!
Thanks Roberta! They are almost gone! Need to make more bread!!
Awesome bread recipe! Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Yummy!😋
Thanks for being at my premier!
Looks good and delicious! Perfect French bread recipe...
Thank you!
Hi LeAnn I love me some French bread 🥖 Great video yours turned out amazing 👏 Love and hugs from Pennsylvania Sincerly Melody
Thank you!
I love French bread! Those look delicious LeAnne.
Oh boy. Our humidity is only at 20. No wonder my skin is so dry.
Nice placement of the Garden State Gardeners sticker. 😉👌
Happy Tuesday my friend. 🌺
Thanks Annette! My skin gets so dry when I’m in the house a lot but with these cold temps do you blame me! I’m trying to put other RUclips channel stickers in my videos just my way of a shout out!
Happy February! That means we are closer to Spring, right?
@@MennoniteFarmhouse yes please! I can’t wait for spring. 🌱🌷
That's a great idea to have the video separated by chapters so that it's easy to find anything that was missed. Can a normal dish cloth be used if we don't have a pastry cloth? Great video!
Thank you! I’m finding how that chapters helps with the RUclips algorithm as well. It gets searched more that way. You can use a dish cloth or plastic wrap, as long as not drying out and no dust is getting in. Thank you!
You make this look so easy! I definitely am going to try this! I am new to making bread! Looks delicious!
Thank you! Let me know how it turns out! It will taste great!
Yum, this bread looks so delicious TFS
It is so good and so easy to make!
Great video... you would be a awesome cooking class teacher..
Keep the videos coming..👍👍👍
Thank you for the very kind words!
Everything you make looks amazing! I'm really loving your channel and how comfortable you've gotten with the camera. Your videos always make me smile!
Thanks Tracy! Everything comes in time… now if I can do everything in on take I could make more videos lol
Wonderful French Bread Video!
Thank you so much
Your bread was just beautiful!
Thank you so very much!
I hope you received your french bread pan. Thank you for all your hard work on your videos. I am learning alot. God Bless
Thank you so very much! I received it today! Look for it in a video on submarine rolls!
Those came out looking great!
Thank you!
I'm available as a taster. Ship me the one on the left and I'll let you know. Happy to help! 😎🍞
Lol they are gone…. I took them to church! But I will keep you in mind for the next round!
Oh that looks good could you add garlic and cheese on top before you bake it? And after sliced can you add butter garlic and cheese and melt without drying it out to bad?
Brenda,
Absolutely….you can to both! When everything else is mixed together then you can add extras to bread dough. The one load that I took to church, I cut in half and spread a mixture that I made at home of softened butter and garlic seasoning. I put the to in my stand mixer and beat it til it was well mixed. Then I put the bread back in the oven until the butter was melted. I had one piece come home that day from church m!
Hi Leanne ! Linda here ! I made your French bread it turned out perfect ! Thank you !
Have you ever canned Corned Beef?
Joseph, I’m so glad your bread turned out great! I have canned corned beef.
Here watching!
Thanks Ann!
Can you please show us how you made your buns for the chicken patties you made in the air frier? Thanks. Love your videos
Absolutely! It’s on the list! Thank you!
Your loves are beautiful!🦋
Thank you!
woah that is absolutely beautiful!
Thanks Booger!
Gorgeous French bread. I will try your recipe. Thank you
Thanks Chris!
It looks delicious, your an amazing cook. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for the very kind words!
Such an encouraging video. Just found your channel and subscribed😊
Thank you for the very kind words! Welcome, I’m so glad you are here!!
Thank you, I will be making this tomorrow...
Wonderful! When is supper? It is delicious as garlic butter
🌸👍🏼🌼 Thank you for sharing 🌺🌻🌽 I will try this for sure 🌻🌽🌶
Enjoy! Thanks for watching!
Hi LeAnn! Yummy French Bread is so good. Oh, I love cookbooks, I have so many and really need to thin them out.
Your bread looks amazing, I wish we I could reach through the screen and get a piece, lol. Thank you for sharing and have a blessed night!!
Thanks Willows! I keep some cook books in the attic and haven’t missed them… I think that’s a sign.. that I don’t need them
That looks amazing! Thank you! Many Blessings!
Thank you! God Bless!
Yum my friend 👍🏼
Thanks Donna!!
Thank you so much for sharing ❤ by chance do you have a sourdough bread video?
Thanks for watching! I don’t have any just yet on sourdough…
This looks amazing! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Oh my word! Lovely 🥰
Thank you Theresa!
Love it and I just ordered the cookbook
Wonderful!
How easy!
I know, people have bread anxiety or just don’t know how…
They are beautiful!
Thanks Ann!
OMGoodness YUM!
♥️
😊Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for watching!
Thank you !😷💚
You’re welcome 😊
Beautiful!!
Thank you!
Looks so delicious!!
Thank you Lori!
This was fantastic!! Mmmmmm
Thanks for being at my premier!
Looks Great!
Thanks!
Looking good
Thanks for watching!
Yummy!
Thanks for being at my Premier!
I’m going to try this with freshly milled whole wheat flour. I’m assuming the hydration will be different, but think it will work. 🤞
I have done it with wheat straight from the combine that my husband grew and I added a 1 Tbsp of vital wheat gluten. The loaf was good but was a little different texture than with the KA bread flour. Im sure it will be great!
@@MennoniteFarmhouse Thanks bunches.
Joseph’s wife here (Linda)
Just found your channel I love your recipes ! My second rise ( loaves) spreads out and when I score them they deflate ! What am I doing wrong 😑??
Linda, my first question what type of knife are you using? It needs to be sharp! Razor blade will work as well. Or you are over proofing them. LeAnne
@@MennoniteFarmhouse Hi Leanne ! Thank you so much for your quick reply. I don’t think 🤔 I’m over proofing after an hour they just barely doubled . I am using a serrated knife it’s quick and sharp . Only sharp life I have 😩. My dough has never doubled as much as yours on the first rise!
I always text my yeast first I use SAF instant yeast . No need to proof right ? I will copy your video step by step and hope it looks as amazing as yours ! I’ve never seen such beautiful French bread ! I’ve been making French bread for about 3 years now it’s edible but I want your beautiful bread in my house! God bless you Leanne .. by the way I’m 69 and loving 🥰 you and your videos !
@@desertlady1795 Linda, Yes, you’re right no need to proof it, if you are using SAF yeast. I wonder what variables might be different from my house to yours. The amount of flour you add depends on how much humidity is in your air and temperature of the house. I wish I could come help you figure this out!
LeAnne
Can you freeze this dough? I am a family of one and two large loaves is too much.
I’m sure you could smaller loaves and freeze before the second rise.
Could you half this recipe for one loaf and have it turn out the same ?
Joseph you should be able to do that.
@@MennoniteFarmhouse thank you 😊
I think even I can make this bread
Serves people have made it and they said it turned out great!
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What kind of flower was that you used?
Bread flour, I rarely use AP when making bread.
I went back 3 times on the video and I thought you said bird 🕊flower. I was thinking I have never heard of bird flower this must be something new 😂🤣 Thank you so much
French Bread? You can call me pepe le’ pew if i can get some of the bread. Oui Oui
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are you not monitized yet? I hope you can do that soon and make yourself some youtube money
Nope … I need 1100 more watch hours before I can start!
I couldn’t find your email shoot me one so I can invite you for a guest appearance
Tammy is just my channel name @ Gmail