Mini French Bread Loaves Serves 2

Elevate your mealtime with these perfectly portioned Mini French Bread Loaves, a delightful small-batch recipe designed to serve two. Crafted with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, olive oil, and active dry yeast, these individually sized loaves boast a crisp golden crust and soft, airy interior. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a second rise for irresistible lightness, these mini loaves are ideal for cozy dinners, date nights, or when fresh bread for two is all you need. Whether dusted with cornmeal for a rustic finish or served warm with butter, these homemade French bread loaves are the perfect addition to soups, salads, or your favorite spreads. This easy, versatile recipe delivers bakery-quality results right from your oven!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups Warm water (around 110°F/45°C)
• 0.75 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 0.5 teaspoons Granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil (plus extra for greasing)
• 1 tablespoon Cornmeal (optional, for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently, then let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is activated.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil.

Step 3

Mix the ingredients until a rough dough forms. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes, until it is smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Lightly grease a clean bowl with olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning it to coat with oil, and cover with plastic wrap or a clean towel. Let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.

Step 5

Punch down the dough to release the air. Divide it into two equal portions and shape each portion into a small loaf, roughly 6 inches in length.

Step 6

Place the loaves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (or lightly dusted with cornmeal for extra texture). Cover them loosely with a towel and let them rise again for 30 minutes.

Step 7

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Using a sharp knife, score the tops of the loaves with 2-3 diagonal slashes.

Step 8

Bake the mini loaves for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and they sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Step 9

Let the loaves cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy fresh with butter, jam, or your favorite toppings!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	329 grams (329.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	818

Total Fat 15.50g	20%
Saturated Fat 2.30g	12%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1184mg	51%
Total Carbohydrate 146.80g	53%
Dietary Fiber 5.80g	21%
Total Sugars 2.60g
Protein 19.90g	40%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 26mg	2%
Iron 9mg	48%
Potassium 249mg	5%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 17.3%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 72.8%