What Is French bread and How Can I Use It?
If french bread has turned up in a recipe or caught your eye at the store, here's what you need to use it with confidence and how to choose it, cook it, store it, what to substitute, and 203 recipes to try it in.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 slice, small (2" x 2-1/2" x 1-3/4") (32g)Where found
French bread is usually found in the bakery section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
French bread is a member of the Baked Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does french bread weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 slice, small (2" x 2-1/2" x 1-3/4") | 32 grams |
| 1 slice, medium (4" x 2-1/2" x 1-3/4") | 64 grams |
| 1 slice, large (6" x 2-1/2" x 1-3/4") | 96 grams |
| 1 ounce | 28 grams |
Related
Baked Products
| In Chinese: | 法国面包 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | pain français | |
| en español: | pan francés |
Recipes using french bread
There are 203 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Smoked Salmon Hero Sandwich
Warm French bread loaded with cream cheese, thin-sliced smoked salmon, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and peppery watercress. A deli-style hero sandwich ready in 20 minutes.
Falafel, Vegetarian Style
Vegetarian falafel with a clever bake-then-fry hybrid technique: oven-baked first to set, pan-crisped in olive oil to finish. Tucked into pita with cucumber, tomato, and yogurt sauce.
Caesar Salad II
Prepare your own salad with this easy recipe that's perfect to use when those backyard barbecues come around the corner!
Almond Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast
A truly decadent french toast stuffed with almonds and cream cheese. Talk about kicking it up a notch!
Chicken Caesar Salad
Sautéed chicken breast sliced thin over crisp romaine with homemade garlic croutons, Parmesan, and a from-scratch Caesar dressing made with anchovy paste and fresh lemon. A low-calorie salad that eats like a meal.
Yummy Pasta with Meatballs
Pasta with meatballs in a tomato sauce deepened with bacon and Marsala, the tender bread-bound meatballs simmered right in. The pasta is tossed in butter and sauce, then showered with parmesan.
Gazpacho De Madrid
Traditional Madrid-style gazpacho with fresh tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, crumbled French bread, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. A chilled vegan summer soup.
Chicken Salad with Lemon, Raisins & Croutons
Super quick, easy and it came out delicious with layers of great textures.
Oven French Toast
Make-ahead overnight French toast casserole soaked in vanilla custard and topped with a maple-pecan brown sugar streusel. Pop it in the oven the morning of brunch and you've got hot French toast for a crowd.
Breakfast Bread Pudding with Sausage/Ham
Breakfast bread pudding with sausage or ham, Swiss cheese, spinach, and a thyme-mustard custard. Make-ahead brunch strata that feeds twelve and bakes in one hour.
Goat Cheese & Basil Pizza Bites
Tasty snacks that's quick and easy to prepare when company's coming. Crostini topped with tomato, garlic, herbed goat cheese and fresh basil. Bite sized bits of heaven.
Blueberry French Toast Cobbler
Custard-soaked French bread baked over bubbling cinnamon blueberries. Prep it the night before and wake up to a golden, berry-loaded brunch that feeds a crowd.
Cabbage Bean Soup
Made this cabbage and bean soup for dinner last night. Loved the soup, it was flavorful, tasty and very light. Browning all the veggies in the pot was a must, which developed tons of flavors and made the soup taste delicious.
Crockpot French Onion Soup
Create the traditional french onion soup in your crockpot with this easy to follow recipe.
Dagwood Italiano
Rosemary-marinated lamb on French bread with roasted peppers, melted mozzarella, and Parmesan. An Italian-style open-faced sandwich broiled until bubbly.
Tofu Provencal Club Sandwich
Marinated tofu club sandwich on whole wheat French bread with bell peppers, red onion, arugula, and homemade basil mayo. Herb-infused, no cooking required, and packed with Provencal flavor.
Garlic Cheese Bread
Garlic cheese bread scaled for a crowd: French bread slabs slathered with garlic butter, blanketed in mozzarella, and showered with parmesan, oregano, and parsley. Built for parties, potlucks, and catering.
Gazpacho Sevellano
Gazpacho sevillano, the authentic chilled Andalusian tomato soup blended with ripe tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, garlic, sherry vinegar, and olive oil over soaked bread. No-cook, silky, and built for hot days.
Cheesy Ham, Bacon, & Sausage Stuffed French Toast
Cheesy Ham, Bacon, and Sausage Stuffed French Toast recipe
Breakfast Turkey Sausage Cheese Crockpot Casserole
Breakfast Turkey Sausage Cheese Crockpot Casserole recipe
Fresh Tuna Hero
Fresh tuna hero stacks seared tuna steak with roasted garlic, green beans, tomato, and roasted red pepper on a hollowed-out French roll. A pressed Niçoise-style sandwich that gets better after a rest in the fridge.
Breakfast Loaf
A hollowed-out French bread loaf stuffed with layers of scrambled eggs, deli ham, Monterey Jack, cheddar, red peppers, and tomato slices, then baked until melty. A showstopping brunch centerpiece.
Grilled Salmon & Cheddar Sandwiches
Grilled salmon and cheddar sandwiches turn canned salmon, mayo, lemon, and onion into a melty griddled lunch on buttery French bread. Tuna melt's smoky-rich cousin.
Shellfish Gazpacho
Chilled shellfish gazpacho with shrimp, scallops, clams, and mussels served in roasted pepper halves with cucumber-tomato broth and olive oil croutons. A stunning cold summer seafood soup.
