A simple recipe for making delicious homemade vegan French bread using active dry yeast, bread flour, warm water, coconut sugar, and salt. Bake at 450°F for 25 minutes for a perfect crust.
1: In a large bowl, combine the warm water and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
2: Add bread flour, coconut sugar, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
3: Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
4: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
5: Preheat the oven to 450°F.
6: Punch down the risen dough and shape it into a loaf.
7: Place the loaf on a baking sheet and score the top with a knife.
8: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped.
