Momma's FRENCH BREAD - No Mixer or Bread Machine Needed!

Did you know you can make soft, delicious French bread at home without needing a KitchenAid mixer or a bread machine? I've been making this recipe since 2006, so it's definitely a family favorite! Our large family's tried-and-true recipe uses simple ingredients. It is so easy to make and is the perfect side for any kind of soup or Italian dish I know you are going to love the golden, crispy outside and the chewy inside of this amazing bread! (Recipe below - Scroll down!!!)
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Shawn - 51 (October 1st)
Janice - 46 (June 12th)
Samuel - 18 (March 9th)
Sarah - 16 (December 1st)
Andrew - 14 (November 24th)
David - 12 (June 1st)
Anna - 10 (July 11th)
Abigail - 8 (May 30th)
Rebekah - 2 (January 1st)
French Bread (makes 2 large loaves)
Dissolve 1 Tbsp. dry active yeast and 1-1/2 cups warm water together in a small bowl.
Meanwhile, combine in a large bowl:
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. oil
Then, pour in yeast/water blend and mix well. The dough will be very stiff, but that's ok. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes, then stir it up again using a big, wooden spoon in a pulling motion. Repeat this process 5 more times until one complete hour has passed.
Grease two baking sheets and set aside. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and divide into two equal pieces. Roll each piece out into an oval shape using a rolling pin and additional flour if needed. Beginning on the longest side, roll the dough into a loaf. Then, pinch the seam and the tapered ends. Place dough on the baking sheet, seam side down. Slice 1/4" to 1/2" long diagonal slashes 4 times on the top of each loaf. Set loaves aside in a warm place and allow to rise for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake for 25 minutes until loaves are a golden brown. Remove from oven, allow to cool slightly, slice, and enjoy!!!
Note: You can also make 12 rolls instead of the loaves!!

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What a great mother 😘

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If the world were like your family...there would be no wars and people would be much happier. Lots of love and big hugs to you all! 😍🤗

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I've been waiting for this video. I just want to tell u that you are a superhero of a Mom..Edit: actually your whole family is Very admirable. You're all such a great example for society as a whole. You guys do it all, and with such a positive attitude 😊

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Awww, thank you so very much for those sweet words! Our motto in this house is, "Do the next right thing." At least, that's what I try to instill in the children!. 😉

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She is kind!

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Well said!!

[@stitchengramie]

I always helped my grandma when she was making bread to bake. She was a great teacher. She taught me how to make a lot of bake goods.

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Idk about anyone else but their videos bring me so much comfort & peace. 🌻.

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

Thank you for that. You made me smile! 💖

[@annevans5547]

Nice to see the children helping . The don't even complain about it . Your a good Mother and teacher. Love your videos. Have good evening

[@batbseverino6015]

I will definitely try the recipe. I have my Grandma”s rolling pin. I am 71 and it is my most prized possession

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

What a precious treasure to have! :)

[@larriacarroll1932]

I'm in heaven! I finally have a recipe for French bread that works! 40 years and I can finally do it! Thank you Janice and Abigail. Also absolutely ❤ how you taught Abigail, parenting like all people should.

[@monamartin3022]

The bread looks so good. Going to make it. It's good to see the whole family at the table , and your children cooking. You are a good , patient mama.

[@CMcKinnon1013]

I love how u teach ur girls, as you go.. i will always remember "slice", and most likely Abigal will too. ❤😊

[@doloreswilson6698]

😋 yummy yummy. Put fresh butter and garlic 😋 heat and eat 😋. Great tip I didn't know that 😋

[@lanatrapp1589]

Oh my gosh. That 🍞. I love baking. I'm going to have to try this once I'm up and around. Can I just say that your little helper, Abigail. She has a smile that lights up the room. You're a good momma. Letting them help prepare the food.

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

I have faith that you'll be up and baking bread in no time, Lana! 💕 I think everyone needs an Abigail in the kitchen to help make cooking more fun! 😉

[@reginastephens935]

Interesting method for making French bread. I’ve made French bread before but never knew about the kneading every 10 minutes.

[@karikant4142]

Love your instructional videos for us people that needs step by step. You inspired me and now I’m making sour dough bread from scratch! Love !!!!!❤

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

Yay, that's awesome!! Sometimes, taking that first step in something new can be the hardest. 💕 I'm proud of you!

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Love Abigail’s big smile! It’s contagious. 😊

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My idea is for you and Sarah come to Mississippi to adopt me please

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

@@marciebray5303 Marcie, that would be fun! 💕

[@suzannevenkataraman2045]

I made this bread today for tonight's dinner. It came out sooooo well. It is very yummy. Thank you for teaching this.

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

Yay!! I'm so glad you liked it!! 🥳

[@grizzleegurr7421]

❤Janice, your french breadmaking video is THE VERY BEST VIDEO ----EVER! I learned so much-loved it! Thank you. You're a fabulous teacher ❤️

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

Woo hoo!!!! Thank you for that awesome compliment! You made this Momma smile! 😃

[@christinabryant5725]

Way to go, little helper!!!🎉

[@linnaellis212]

Ok, I’ve got two loaves of this delightfully easy French bread in the oven….🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

Ooooohhhh, that's so exciting!!! I hope it turned out AMAZING for you! 😍

[@deeengstrom2055]

As I said before, you make me think so much of my Southern Iowa and Missouri cousins. Of course, that makes me feel like you're a cousin too. Love you and your videos.

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

I would love to be an honorary cousin!! Thanks for the super-sweet comment! 💕

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You are going to have the happiest son in law s in mo.

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I love making homemade bread . I make bread at Christmas and give it and jam that I canned as Christmas gifts. People love that better than store bought gifts .

[@ninofromcanada4296]

🎵🎶Abigail 🎶🎵👈🏻 A Great Little Helper 🥖

[@6240tv]

love recipe I myself would one mix the yeast sugar and water in big bowl ( the main bowl you will mix the bread dough ) =reason i hate dishes lol ... and I find feeding my yeast with sugar helps me make better product . let sit till yeast proofs meanwhile mix the flour salt oil etc in another bowl slowly incorporate flour into proofed yeast then after rolling up and sealing dough i would take and dip my finger tip make dough slightly damp and pinch seal it .. just like one would do with homemade pie crust I Was taught this by my granny I am one who ends up having trouble with my pie crust at times tearing so the water trick really helps !

[@beckymoore2401]

Thank you Janice for that tutorial on your French bread. I’m definitely going to try it. We just may have the lazagna soup along with the French bread. It looked really good!

[@cherigoodwin5846]

Thank you for doing these videos. I know they're a lot of work and probably a pain in the neck to your family, but they are very helpful to some of us. We appreciate you and your family's hard work!

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

Thank you for that, Cheri! I really do appreciate you taking the time to comment something sweet. :)

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Im gonna keep sharing ur videos, hopefully you will get more subscribers. Love from AZ-US ❤😊

[@monicalogsdon]

Hi Ozark family My husband and I are attempting to make this meal of the homemade French bread and the lasagna soup I'm trying to make a half batch of the lasagna soup so I'm hoping it turns out because I know even a half batch will be eating leftovers for quite a while with it and then with the French bread I'm planning on making a hole recipe and then freezing some of it like you said because we'll never be able to eat a whole loaf let alone too in one sitting. We really enjoy watching you and think your kids are very well-mannered and helpful and it's refreshing because they seem to not have the attitude that most kids their age have today so I hope you guys are having a good day and hopefully Sean is feeling better from his kidney stones Love from Monica and Heath

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

Hi Monica! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind comment. I hope your meal turned out amazing! I bet you did have a decent amount of leftovers if you're just feeding the two of you. Please know that your sweet words about my children were appreciated. You definitely made me smile! :)

[@theresamascorro2724]

Thank you for this tutorial I’m trying in a few days.

[@sharonroberts3397]

BREAD LOOKS DELICIOUS WATCHED

[@RhondaBliss]

Love watching your videos, they are great and I enjoy seeing when you have new posts 😇

[@lisaharrigan1370]

Great tip about using a plastic lid for the salt jar! I bet a lot of people wouldn't have thought about the salt corroding the metal lids. The French bread looks wonderful!

[@nancywilbur3463]

Again,I compliment your teaching skills!

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

Awww, thanks Nancy! :)

[@maegardnermills4292]

Shawn loves history. You and your daughters are fast learners on baking breads. I have French HUGUENOT in my family. A family, not related to me as far as I know at this time has a very important history. They baked their Bible in the homemade bread. It will be interesting for your family to know that. God Bless.

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They had to hide it.

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

Very neat story, Mae! Thanks for sharing it! :)

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This is a new weekly staple in our home, Thank You!

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

Oh, you're very welcome! I'm so glad you're enjoying it! 🥰💕🥰💕

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Love how organized and structured you are. I look forward to trying the recipe this weekend.

[@stitchengramie]

I always wanted to know how to make French bread. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@ninofromcanada4296]

🎶🎵Janice 🎵🎶I’m 🤓DEFINITELY Making 🥖👈🏻This Bread Recipe ,,, Along With 🎶🎵Sarah’s Lasagna 🥣Soup ,,, I’m 🤓EXCITED 2 Make Both Recipes ❕THANKYOU 📣

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

Yay!!! I just know you're going to love them both! 😁

[@tribalwoman138]

Yummy. I love making bread. My husband likes to eat it right out of the oven. I like it cooled. Plus it slices better when it has cooled down. Im not really a bread eater but once in a while I dive in. Lol

[@garyrogers8688]

She did a great job yummy to the tummy

[@squirt14065]

Had to made your bread again.. Glad the post is still up. Great recipe!! I just misplaced it!! Thank you!!

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Abigail is so adorable

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

She is such a joy! 💕

[@deborahkelley4719]

You make bread like I do, the old fashioned way too. Simple recipe, Janice be blessed from VA 🙏

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

I'm always drawn to the old-fashioned ways, Deborah. Maybe I'm just nostalgic...😁

[@bonnieschlink6840]

Thank you so much for this video! I absolutely love the way you explain and demonstrate so simply and SLOWLY! You make me think for the first time in my life I might actually be able to bake homemade bread! Thank you so much and it looks delicious!

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

Oh, I believe you can do it, Bonnie! :)

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I enjoy watching all your videos! God bless all of you lovely family! 😊

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Thank you so very much for the sweet comment! :)

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@@ozarkfamilyhomestead You are welcome! Regards from Cyprus 😊

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Abigail’s smile, lights up,the room!

[@shellimoran3353]

Oh my goodness..you broke this down so well that I think I will try to make French bread myself!!! I have never made any bread ever but I’m going to try this! Thank you for being a wonderful teacher!! Also I love your kids..they are awesome too!

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

You can absolutely do this, Shelli!!! I like to work alongside others, so you can turn on the video while you're making your bread and we can do it together! 😉

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For golden brown finish to bread use an egg wash.

[@wendyzimmerman6002]

I love homemade bread

[@Thepioneerfarmhouse]

I have never tried making bread, other than using the bread machine. I will have to try this recipe.

[@dianejohanson98]

I used to make French bread several times a year. I always used an egg white glaze on the tops before baking. It makes the loaves a bit browner with a shiny crust.

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You are one beautiful person very down to earth this👏

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I just joined your channel... And one of the first videos I see is you making bread♥️I am so thankful for this simple recipe. I've been making homemade sourdough bread and sourdough baked goods.... But now.. We are just craving good white yeast bread. Thx so much! I can't wait to try this❤ I homeschooled all of our sons... And taught them how to cook.... it is so precious seeing you with your little daughter as she's learning to follow in your footsteps and to be a good cook. As well as, seeing your older daughter making meals for the family😊

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

Thank you so very much for joining us and for taking the time to leave a kind comment! Abigail is a joy to work with, so it's always a fun time when she's helping. I hope you and your family enjoy this bread immensely! :) Be sure to check back in and let me know how it goes!

[@cherigoodwin5846]

Great job Abigail! You're going to be an awesome cook someday! Your smile is gorgeous!

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

Thank you, Cheri, for being so kind to my sweet girl! 💕

[@laurarysedorph7200]

Now that’s something I think I can make. I do make bread in my instant pot but this maybe my new go to (if I can pull it off). Thank you for these amazing helpful yummy videos!

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Can't wait to try this thank you

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Looks so yummy!

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Wonderful bread, wonderful video!😊

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

Thank you so much, Sheila!! :)

[@retiredteacher2015]

I am trying to make this in Brunei. I had to substitute some of the ingredients. I will let you know how it comes out. I am about to bake it. Thanks for the detailed video. I love your videos and your family. 😊 update: The bread was so delicious. I can’t believe how easy it was. Thanks again.

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The bread looks so delicious ! It is wonderful that it makes enough for two meals!

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Bread looks amazing !

[@sharongriffith7505]

I mix and knead all of my breads with my hands and without the aid of mixer or bread machine. I love hand kneading as it is so therapeutic to me. I make regular bread, Italian bread and sourdough but I have never made French. Some days, I literally mix the dry and wet ingredients with my bare hands and other days I use a wooden spoon.

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Actually have not gotten to watch the actual video but I will later today.

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Wow your such a good women an love watching you an your family

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Thank you! Thank you! I'm going to try this recipe.

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Looks easy , going to try this one . Thank you for sharing

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I’m going to try this. Thanks❤

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I can’t wait to try this bread! It looks awesome.

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Awesome..

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I enjoyed both videos

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Im definately making this bread! 😊

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I come from a family of 12 siblings. Our sweet mama always gave us chores. I don't know how she did all that she did. I miss her so much!❤

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You are amazing, going to try this French bread!

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Awesome video. Thanks for sharing. You make it look easy ❤

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Thank you for sharing.

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Thank you for the recipe!❤😊

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Cannot wait to try this recipe!😊

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Great recipe there! Thanks for sharing 🥰

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Love your videos!!! ❤❤❤

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That bread looks delicious

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Can't wait to try this! ❤ love from Maine

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I just love your videos and family!!! You Go Girl!!!

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I will definitely be making this recipe.. Thanks for sharing

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I am going to make this bread. Looks beautiful! Love your channel! 👏

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that meal looks delicious.

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Going to try the bread

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Great video, all looks so yummy!

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Best recipe I've seen in a long time! Can't wait to try it 😊

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The Bread looks so so yummy 😊 Really good helper ❤

[@shirleymorgan9254]

The bread 🥖 looks delicious. Thank you for sharing.

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Loving this family and their family dynamics.

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Awesome job on the yummy bread 🥖🥖 😋 ❤🤗

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Thanks for sharing, wrote recipe I will be making soon 😀

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This bread and soup is a real treat and easy to make thank you so much for shareing this meal with all of us.

[@FrugalMommaInTheWoods]

Pretty bread , looks yummy, lasagna soup yum,

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Dinner looks delicious, God bless❤❤❤❤❤

[@lyndamuller2025]

Thank you so much. I love your baking videos! You are such a natural.

[@Justmeeee2]

Thank you for the French Bread recipe and Thank you for the video! 💜 your videos and Appreciate them too!!

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Going try to make the bread ❤

[@Mindful_GuidedMeditation]

The bread came out perfectly.