This homemade French bread is soft on the inside, crunchy on the outside, and easy enough for beginner bakers. Slather it with some softened butter or serve with your favorite soup or pasta dish. A ...

A traditional French bread from King Arthur Flour. "You could make this bread, and no other, for the rest of your baking career, and never feel cheated," they write. "It uses the sponge, or poolish, ...