Do you want to make fresh and tasty bread? Well, do not worry as DIY Beauty is here with Pan Frances recipe today. This recipe is simple, and any beginner can make it at home. It is not like a normal bread because it has a crispy crust. Also, it is soft and yummy from inside. The shape of this yummy Frances bread is also different.
How To Make Pan Frances At Home?
Making Pan Frances at home is pretty easy as the ingredients are already at your home. You just need to know the right steps which DIY Beauty is here to provide.
Ingredients
- 4 cups of all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 and a half cup of warm water
- Cornmeal
Method
First of all, you have to take a small bowl and mix sugar and warm water together. When they mix up properly then you have to sprinkle yeast over the water and let it be there for around 10 minutes. You have to make it frothy. If it becomes frothy then it means the yeast is activated.
Now, you need to take a large bowl and mix salt and flour together. Make a well in the middle and add the yeast and water mixture in it. Also, you have to add olive oil. Use your hands to mix these ingredients properly and make a dough. When dough forms then you have to let it be for 10 minutes so that it becomes smooth.
Moreover, you have to take a bowl and grease it with olive oil and put the dough in it. You have to cover it properly with plastic wrap or a damp cloth. You have to let it in a warm place for around 1 and a half hours. In this time, the dough will become double in size.
When the dough rises or becomes double then you have to release the air by punching it down. Furthermore, you have to shape it properly into a loaf. Fold the edges of the dough towards its center. Now, put the loaf on baking sheet and sprinkle cornmeal on it.
It is time to cover the loaf with a cloth or plastic wrap. Let it rest for around 45 minutes so that it rises again. After that, you have to preheat your over to 425 F. However, before baking your loaf you have to take a sharp knife and hit the top of the loaf. In this way, the steam will escape from this score during baking.
Put your loaf in the over and bake it for around half an hour. When the bread becomes golden brown then it means it is ready! When it is ready then take it out and put this Pan Frances to a wire rack. You have to let it cool down a bit. After that, you can slice it and eat it up with your favorite spreads.
FAQs
Can I use instant yeast instead of active dry yeast?
Yes, you can instant yeast instead of active dry yeast. It is completely your choice, but we recommend that you go with the recipe explained above.
How to store Pan Frances?
You have to store this bread just as you store other breads. It will stay fresh for around 2 3 days if you will put it in a paper bag. In case you want it for more days then freeze it up in a plastic bag.
Tips
- You have to use warm water not hot water for perfect texture of Pan Frances.
- You have to wash your hands before you mix up the ingredients to form a dough.
- Make sure to mix ingredients properly and let the mixture rest for the demanded time.