Classic French Bread
From mrcooksalot 13 years ago
- ready in 2 hrs 40 mi to make
- Serves 4-6
Strolling up to the bakery in your favorite market around 5pm, resting on the rack to lure you in. Yum I can taste it now,,....French Bread, Imagine the smell of fresh baked bread comming from your kitchen. This is a simple yet satisfying recipe for a great French loaf.
Ingredients
- 6 cups all-purpose flour shopping list
- 2 1/2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast shopping list
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt shopping list
- 2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) shopping list
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal shopping list
- 1 egg white shopping list
- 1 tablespoon water shopping list
How to make it
- .In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast and salt. Stir in 2 cups warm water, and beat until well blended using a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment. Using a wooden spoon, stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can.
- On a lightly floured surface, knead in enough flour to make a stiff dough that is smooth and elastic. Knead for about 8 to 10 minutes total. Shape into a ball. Place dough in a greased bowl, and turn once. Cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled.
- Punch dough down, and divide in half. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Cover, and let rest for 10 minutes. Roll each half into large rectangle. Roll up, starting from a long side. Moisten edge with water and seal. Taper ends.
- Grease a large baking sheet. Sprinkle with cornmeal. Place loaves, seam side down, on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly beat the egg white with 1 tablespoon of water, and brush on. Cover with a damp cloth. Let rise until nearly doubled, 35 to 40 minutes.
- With a very sharp knife, make 3 or 4 diagonal cuts about 1/4 inch deep across top of each loaf. Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven for 20 minutes. Brush again with egg white mixture. Bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until bread tests done. If necessary, cover loosely with foil to prevent over browning. Remove from baking sheet, and cool on a wire rack.
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Absolutely delicious French bread Mrcooksalot! :) Added a review in the IMI II ----------------> Classic French Bread
10/25/16
mommyluvs2cook
in Santa Fe loved it
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