Yes, you can make homemade French bread--even in your bread machine. And like all breads, it's better homemade.
The Magic of the "Dough" Setting!
When I have a busy day, I set my bread machine and forget it. When I have even a little time, I use the dough setting. Then you can make anything from dinner rolls to bread sticks to fried bread.

Use your dough setting if you want to make traditional French bread.
Here's more you can make!
Let your dough rise, cut it into wedges, and fry it. Serve it hot with syrup like french toast.
Kaiser rolls are made by tying a rope of dough into a knot. (Don't worry; it's easy.) Just bake them if you want soft rolls instead of crusty.
Cut your dough into strips and wrap it around hot dogs, brats, or sausages.