Easy Whole Wheat French Bread Recipe - Pitchfork Foodie Farms (2024)

There is nothing that say’s welcome home like the smell of freshly baked bread! MyWhole Wheat French Breadis a no-knead recipe and still produces a light fluffy loaf of bread!

It doesn’t matter how many times I explain to my boys that whole wheat bread is better for them than white bread they still stick loaves of white bread in the cart every time they go shopping with me. They tell me about all of their friends who have cool moms who buy white bread, as if I care! I’m not going to lie I like white bread too, and I buy it ALL the time so don’t feel bad for my boys, they aren’t deprived. However, I like wheat bread equally as well and prefer it because it is so much healthier. Okay…off my soapbox.

If you are looking for a delicious way to get a little more whole grains in your/your children’s dietWhole Wheat French Breadis a fantastic place to start. This recipe doesn’t require any kneading, if it did I likely wouldn’t make it. Each loaf is super soft and light! Just think about grabbing a warm slice of bread and slathering it in butter! It doesn’t get any better than that!

Step by step instructions for making French bread made with whole wheat.

Begin by adding warm water to a bowl. Sprinkle yeast and sugar over water. Let sit until bubbly. Usually about 15 minutes.

Add dry ingredients and oil.

Let it mix in stand mixer until combined. Check consistency to ensure a soft dough that’s just past the “not sticky” stage. Add a little more flour if the dough is still sticky.

Let the mixer “knead” the dough on low speed for 5 minutes.

Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place for about 10 minutes.

Punch dough down. You can use this as a stress reliever if you want!

Cover dough again and repeat that process 2 more times for a total of 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes of repeatingthat process remove dough from bowl and set on a floured countertop.

Divide dough in half and shape into long loaves. Slice the tops of each loaf in a diagonal cut.

Place loaves on baking sheet. Brush tops of loaves with beaten egg.

Bake.

Slice bread, slather with butter, and enjoy!

What to serve with French Bread?

Whole Wheat French Bread is fantastic eaten by itself but it’s also awesome served with these easy soup recipes and easy Italian recipes

• Slow Cooker Cheesy Tortellini
• Slow Cooker Cube Steak in Mushroom Sauce
• Chicken Gnocchi Soup
• Ravioli Casserole
• Pesto Pasta Salad
• Breakfast Pizza