French Bread
THIS RECIPE WILL MAKE YOU WONDER WHY YOU EVER BOUGHT IT AT THE STORE. IT IS SIMPLE, DELICIOUS AND WILL DISAPPEAR IN MOMENTS FLAT.
Servings Prep Time
2loaves 5minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
30minutes 90 minutes
Servings Prep Time
2loaves 5minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
30minutes 90 minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Pour water, sugar, salt, oil, half the flour and yeast in mixer.
  2. Beat vigorously for 2-3 min.
  3. Stir in remaining flour and mix.
  4. Allow dough to rest 10 minutes, then stir.
  5. Repeat this process five times.
  6. Turn dough onto a floured board and divide into two parts.
  7. Roll each part of dough into a rectangle about 9×12 and roll up like a jelly roll, rolling from the long side.
  8. Pinch edge of loaf to seal the dough.
  9. Arrange lengthwise on cookie sheet.
  10. Cover lightly; rise 30 min.
  11. With a sharp knife, cut three gashes at an angle on top and brush the entire surface with slightly beaten egg.
  12. May sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  13. Bake immediately at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
  14. Makes two loaves.