French Bread Recipe
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With a crisp golden crust and soft, fluffy inside, this French Bread recipe makes the most perfect loaf of bread. Serve with your favorite soup, stews, chilis, spaghetti, and more.
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Ingredients
- 2 /4 ounce pkg active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup water warm
- 1 tsp granulated white sugar
- 7 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp salt
- 2 cups water warm
- 1 large egg white
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
Instructions
- Combine 2 packages of active dry yeast and 1 tsp of granulated white sugar in ½ cup of warm water. Set aside until foamy.
- In a separate large bowl combine 1 tbsp salt and 2 cups of lukewarm water, beat in 2 cups of the all-purpose flour.
- Blend in the yeast mixture and stir in 4-4 ½ cups of flour (enough to make a soft dough).
- Turn out on a lightly floured surface, cover, and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Knead until the dough becomes smooth and elastic, (about7-10 min) work in the remaining cup of flour.
- Place in a lightly greased bowl, turning once.
- Cover and let the dough rise until about double the amount (approximately 1-1 ½ hours).
- Punch the dough down and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface
- Divide the dough into two portions.
- Cover the dough and let it rest for another 10 minutes.
- Roll each portion, forming a 15 x 12” rectangle. Roll tightly beginning at the long end and sealing well. Taper the ends.
- Place each loaf, seam side down on a greased and cornstarch sprinkled baking sheet.
- With a very sharp knife slash the tops every 2 ½ inches and about ¼ inch deep.
- Beat one egg white until just foamy and mix in 1 tbsp water.
- Brush the egg white mixture onto the tops and sides of the loaves
- Cover with a damp cloth, making sure to not touch the loaves. (Drape the cloth over inverted glasses). Let rise until double, about 1 ½ hour. Preheat oven to 375° as the bread reaches the end of the proofing time.
- Bake in the oven for approximately 20 minutes or until light brown.
- Baste the loaves again with the egg white mixture and then bake for another 20 minutes. If the loaves are starting to brown too much, cover loosely with foil
- Remove from the oven and let cool on wire rack.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
1878kcal
(94%)
Carbohydrates
389g
(130%)
Protein
54g
(108%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
3525mg
(147%)
Potassium
664mg
(19%)
Fiber
17g
(68%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
23mg
(128%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2loaves
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1878 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1878kcal | 94% |
| Carbohydrates | 389g | 130% |
| Protein | 54g | 108% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 3525mg | 147% |
| Potassium | 664mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 17g | 68% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 23mg | 128% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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