Friday, May 31, 2024

FREE Summer Bucket List for Kids!

Looking for fun activities to do this summer with your kids? Download our FREE Summer Bucket List with 100 ideas for frugal fun! Free Summer Bucket List for Kids: 100 Ideas! Want some fresh and fun ideas for things to do this summer with your kids? ! ...
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FREE Summer Bucket List for Kids!

Looking for fun activities to do this summer with your kids? Download our FREE Summer Bucket List with 100 ideas for frugal fun!

Free Summer Bucket List for Kids: 100 Ideas!

Want some fresh and fun ideas for things to do this summer with your kids?! (And, all on a budget?!) Download our brand new FREE Summer Bucket List that has 100 ideas of free & cheap things to do!

With this list of activities in-hand, you’ll be able to have a memorable, fun-filled summer as a family without spending tons of money!

When you sign up, you’ll get TWO versions of the bucket list:

  • Checklist Version — Display it in a common area and check activities off as you go! (This is a fun way to keep track of what you’ve done AND see what to look forward to!)
  • Print & Cut Version — Trim into strips and place in a jar where your kids can draw a surprise idea each day! (And, with this version, you can pick and choose which ones you want to put in the jar!)

Take the stress (and expense) out of making summer special and use these ideas to create fun memories your kids will love!

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Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Easy Homemade French Bread Recipe

Looking for an easy French Bread recipe to try? This homemade French Bread can be made in just a couple of hours! Recipe by Gretchen on the Money Saving Mom team. This is the Best French Bread Recipe! If you're looking for that perfect French Bread ...
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Easy Homemade French Bread Recipe

Looking for an easy French Bread recipe to try? This homemade French Bread can be made in just a couple of hours!

Recipe by Gretchen on the Money Saving Mom team.

This is the Best French Bread Recipe!

If you’re looking for that perfect French Bread recipe, look no further! This recipe has become one of my tried and true favorites! And it’s SO easy to make.

It’s the perfect blend of a crunchy crust and soft inside. I can whip this up in less than two hours and it goes as a great side to so many dishes.

We love it fresh out of the oven with butter, but it also tastes good several days later.

Homemade French Bread with flowers

Ingredients for Homemade French Bread

  • 2 Tablespoons active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 2 cups hot water (110ºF)
  • 3 Tablespoons sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 6 1/2 cups flour; divided
  • 1 Egg for brushing on bread
  • 3 Tablespoons melted butter for brushing on bread

How to Make This Easy French Bread Recipe

1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Let rest for 10 minutes.

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2. In a larger mixing bowl, combine hot water, sugar, salt, oil, and 3 cups of the flour.

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mixing up dough
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3. Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture.

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4. Add in the remaining flour, one cup at a time, and mix until the dough begins to pull away from the bowl.

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5. Form into a large ball and let rest for 10 minutes.

dough ball for easy French bread recipe

6. Separate dough into three equal pieces.

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7. On a floured surface, roll each piece into a 9×12 rectangle.

rolled out dough for bread

8. Roll it up like a jelly roll and shape into a French bread loaf.

9. Place the dough on a parchment lined or greased baking pan, seam side down.

homemade French bread ready for the oven

10. Using a small paring knife, make several diagonal cuts about 1/4 inch thick into the dough.

melted butter on bread

11. Brush with beaten egg.

12. Repeat with other two pieces.

13. Let loaves rise, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes in a warm place.

14. Bake at 375 degrees for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown.

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15. Immediately brush warm loaves with melted butter.

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16. Cut into slices and serve warm with butter, jam, or honey.

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delicious bread and honey

How to Store Homemade French Bread

Store any leftovers in airtight zip-top bags or food storage containers at room temperature for up to 5 days.

You may also freeze loaves or slices in zip-top bags for up to 3 months.

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Easy Homemade French Bread

Course Bread
Cuisine French
Keyword bread, easy side dish, freezer friendly
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rise Time 55 minutes
Servings 3 loaves
Calories 115kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup water (warm)
  • 2 cups water (hot – about 110ºF)
  • 3 Tablespoons sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 6 1/2 cups flour divided
  • 1 egg for brushing on bread
  • 3 Tablespoons butter melted, for brushing on bread

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  • In a larger mixing bowl, combine hot water, sugar, salt, oil, and 3 cups of the flour.
  • Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture.
  • Add in the remaining flour, one cup at a time, and mix until the dough begins to pull away from the bowl.
  • Form into a large ball and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Separate dough into three equal pieces.
  • On a floured surface roll each piece into a 9×12 rectangle.
  • Roll it up like a jelly roll and shape into a french bread loaf.
  • Place the dough on a parchment lined or greased baking pan, seam side down.
  • Using a small pairing knife, make several diagonal cuts about 1/4 inch thick into the dough.
  • Brush with beaten egg.
  • Repeat with other two pieces.
  • Let loaves rise, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes in a warm place.
  • Bake at 375 for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Immediately brush warm loaves with melted butter.
  • Cut into slices and serve warm with butter and jam/honey.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Modern Honey.

Nutrition

Serving: 2slices | Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 0.001mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
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