French Bread Dough Recipes

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HOME-STYLE FRENCH BREAD



Home-Style French Bread image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Yield 2 large loaves

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 envelopes (1/4-ounce each) active dry yeast
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons sugar
2 cups warm water (about 110 degrees F.)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
5 cups flour
4 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
1 egg yolk mixed with 1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Using an electric mixer with a dough hook, combine the yeast, sugar and warm water and mix for 2 minutes to dissolve the yeast. Add the salt and flour. With the mixer on low, mix until the dough starts to come together. Increase the speed to medium-high and mix until the dough comes away from the sides of the bowl and crawls up to dough hook.
  • Grease a mixing bowl with the oil. Place the dough in the greased bowl and turn once. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in a warm, draft free place until the dough doubles in size about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Remove the dough from the bowl and invert it onto a heavily floured surface. Divide the dough into 2 equal portions. Pat each portion into a large rectangle, about 3/4-inch thick. Roll up the dough, beginning with the short side and stopping after each full turn to press the edge of the roll firmly into the flat sheet of dough to seal. Press with your fingertips. Tuck and roll so that any seams disappear into the dough.
  • Sprinkle a baking sheet evenly with 2 tablespoons of the cornmeal. Place the loaves on the baking sheet, about 3 inches apart. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons cornmeal. Cover the loaves with a cloth and let rise until double in size, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • With a sharp knife, make diagonal slashes, about 1-inch apart, on the top of each loaf. With a pastry brush, brush the egg wash evenly over each loaf. Place a cup of hot water in an oven-proof container on the baking sheet with the loaves.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool on a rack. Slice to serve.

FRENCH DOUGH



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Use this recipe to make baguettes and French rolls. To make boules, divide the dough in half, and follow the instructions for the Multigrain Boule, beginning with step 7. Decrease the baking time to 35 to 40 minutes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Yield Makes 3 baguettes, 16 rolls, or 2 boules

Number Of Ingredients 8

11 ounces King Arthur unbleached all-purpose flour (2 1/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon), plus more for dusting
Pinch of active dry yeast
5 1/2 ounces cool water (75 degrees to 78 degrees; 2/3 cup)
11 ounces King Arthur unbleached all-purpose flour (2 1/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon)
1 3/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
6 ounces cool water (75 to 78 degrees; 3/4 cup)
1 3/4 teaspoons fine sea salt
Vegetable-oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Make the starter: Stir together flour, yeast, and water with a rubber spatula in a medium bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, and let stand at cool room temperature until it has risen slightly and bubbles cover entire surface, 12 to 15 hours.
  • Make the dough: Whisk together flour and yeast in a large bowl. Add water and starter, and stir with spatula until mixture comes together in a slightly sticky, loosely formed ball of dough. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 20 minutes.
  • Gently turn dough onto an unfloured work surface. Sprinkle with salt.
  • To knead: Gather dough, lifting it above work surface. Hold one end of dough close to you while you cast the other end in front of you, onto the surface. Pull the end of dough in your hands toward you, stretching it gently, then fold the dough in half on top of itself. Repeat. Lift, cast, stretch, and fold. Knead the dough until it is smooth, supple, and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes. Use a dough scraper to clean the surface as needed, adding the scraps to the dough. (Dough will be very sticky, but avoid adding more flour until the end, when it may be necessary to add a very small amount. Add the flour to your fingers, not the dough.) Form into a ball.
  • Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with oiled plastic wrap. Let rise at cool room temperature for 45 minutes.
  • Gently turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. (Do not punch down.) Fold into thirds, as you would a business letter. Then fold it in half crosswise. Return to bowl, cover, and let rise at cool room temperature until it has almost doubled, at least 75 minutes.
  • Gently turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Using a dough scraper or a knife, divide dough into equal portions (3 if making baguettes, 2 if making boules or rolls). Cover with oiled plastic wrap, and let rest for 20 minutes.
  • On a lightly floured surface, spread each portion of dough into a rectangle that's roughly 10 by 6 inches. Fold dough into thirds again, as you would a business letter, pressing seams with your fingers. Shape portions into baguettes, rolls, or boules.

CLASSIC AND CRUSTY FRENCH BREAD



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Bake the perfect loaf of French bread with this traditional recipe. The signature crust is made by misting the loaf with water during baking.

Provided by Elizabeth Yetter

Categories     Side Dish     Appetizer     Dinner     Lunch     Bread

Time 2h35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups warm water (95 to 110 F)
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
5 1/2 cups bread flour (approximately)
Optional: 1 large egg white (lightly beaten)
Optional: sesame seeds (or poppy seeds)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • In a large bowl, combine the water, yeast, sugar, and salt. Stir until dissolved.
  • Mix in the bread flour, a little at a time, until a soft dough is formed.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured board and knead it for about 8 minutes.
  • Put the dough in a greased bowl and flip the dough over so that all of the dough is lightly greased, including the dough top . Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 1 hour or until double in size.
  • Punch down the dough .
  • Give the dough a quick 2-minute knead.
  • Divide the dough into 2 equal halves. Shape each half into a long loaf.
  • Place the loaves on a lightly greased baking sheet. Make about 5 diagonal slits, 3/4 inch deep, into the top of each loaf.
  • Cover loaves with a clean towel or greased plastic wrap and let them rise for 45 minutes or until double in size. Heat the oven to 400 F.
  • If you'd like, brush the loaves with the beaten egg white for a shiny crust, and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds. Bake at 400 F for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the loaves from the oven and use a mister or spray bottle to lightly spray the tops of the loaves with cold water. Turn the oven down to 350 F and bake the loaves for another 25 minutes or until done.
  • Remove the loaves from the baking sheet and let them cool on a rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 18 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 1 g, ServingSize 2 loaves (20 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

FRENCH BREAD



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A crisp, crunchy crust and slightly chewy center make this bread as traditional as the breads served in France.

Provided by Jenn Hall

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     White Bread Recipes

Time 2h40m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 tablespoon cornmeal
1 egg white
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.9 g, Sodium 119.4 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

SOURDOUGH FRENCH BREAD



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You can produce an authentic French loaf in your own kitchen. This really works! Adapted for the bread machine from a recipe found in "World Sourdoughs From Antiquity", by Ed Wood. Prep time includes proofing time for sourdough starter.

Provided by Donna M.

Categories     Sourdough Breads

Time 15h50m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups proofed sourdough starter (see Step 15)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
4 cups white bread flour
2 tablespoons white cornmeal

Steps:

  • Put ingredients, in order listed, into bread machine pan.
  • Set machine for dough cycle and start.
  • At end of dough cycle, turn dough out onto a floured surface.
  • If dough is too sticky, knead in a little additional flour.
  • Divide dough into 2 equal portions and flatten each into a 1 1/2 inch thick oval.
  • Fold oval in half once lengthwise and pinch seam to make an elongate loaf.
  • Sprinkle cornmeal on a baking sheet and place the loaves on the sheet seam side down.
  • Cover and let rise in a warm place (85 degrees F) until about doubled in bulk.
  • Place a shallow pan of hot water on the lower shelf of the oven and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Make shallow slashes in tops of loaves with a razor blade or finely serrated knife, held at a 30 degree angle.
  • Place the loaves in the oven and immediately spray them and the oven walls with water from a fine mister, and avoid spraying oven light.
  • Repeat this spraying 3 additional times at one minute intervals.
  • Continue baking for 30 to 40 minutes or until brown, but remove pan of water from oven after the first 15 minutes.
  • Remove loaves from baking sheet and cool on wire racks.
  • *To proof sourdough culture, start with 1/2 cup of culture and stir into it 1 1/2 cups warm water and 1 1/2 cups flour.
  • Cover with plastic and let sit 8 to 12 hours (the longer it sits, the more 'sour' your bread will taste).
  • At this point, measure out the 2 cups required and proceed with recipe; returning any extra to the starter pot to save in the refrigerator until you want to use it again.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 937.1, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 1172.1, Carbohydrate 196.5, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 26.4

FRENCH BAGUETTES



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Great eaten fresh from oven. Used to make sub sandwiches, etc.

Provided by Judy Taubert

Categories     Bread     100+ Bread Machine Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup water
2 ½ cups bread flour
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons bread machine yeast
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Place 1 cup water, bread flour, sugar, salt and yeast into bread machine pan in the order recommended by manufacturer. Select Dough cycle, and press Start.
  • When the cycle has completed, place dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat all sides. Cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes, or until doubled in bulk. Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.
  • Punch down dough. On a lightly floured surface, roll into a 16x12 inch rectangle. Cut dough in half, creating two 8x12 inch rectangles. Roll up each half of dough tightly, beginning at 12 inch side, pounding out any air bubbles as you go. Roll gently back and forth to taper end. Place 3 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet. Make deep diagonal slashes across loaves every 2 inches, or make one lengthwise slash on each loaf. Cover, and let rise in a warm place for 30 to 40 minutes, or until doubled in bulk.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Mix egg yolk with 1 tablespoon water; brush over tops of loaves.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 195.9 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

CLASSIC FRENCH BREAD



Classic French Bread image

Categories     Bread     Bake     Steam     Fall

Yield makes 2 large loaves, 4 small loaves, or many rolls

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 1/3 cups (24 oz / 680 g) unbleached bread flour
2 teaspoons (0.5 oz / 14 g) salt, or 1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt
2 1/4 teaspoons (0.25 oz / 7 g) instant yeast
2 cups (16 oz / 454 g) lukewarm water (about 95°F or 35°C)

Steps:

  • Do ahead
  • Combine all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl. If using a mixer, use the paddle attachment and mix on the lowest speed for 1 minute. If mixing by hand, use a large spoon and stir for 1 minute, until well blended and smooth. If the spoon gets too doughy, dip it in a bowl of warm water. The dough should form a coarse shaggy ball. Let it rest, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
  • Switch to the dough hook and mix on medium-low speed for 2 minutes or knead by hand for about 2 minutes, adjusting with flour or water as needed. The dough should be smooth, supple, and tacky but not sticky.
  • Whichever mixing method you use, knead the dough by hand on a lightly floured work surface for about 1 minute more, then transfer it to a clean, lightly oiled bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, then immediately refrigerate overnight or for up to 4 days. If the dough feels too wet and sticky, do not add more flour; instead, stretch and fold it one or more times at 10-minute intervals, as shown on page 18, before putting it in the refrigerator. (If you plan to bake the dough in batches over different days, you can portion the dough and place it into two or more oiled bowls at this stage.)
  • On baking day
  • Remove the dough from the refrigerator about 2 hours before you plan to bake. Gently transfer it to a lightly floured work surface, taking care to degas it as little as possible. For baguettes and bâtards, divide the cold dough into 10-ounce (283 g) pieces; for 1 pound boules, divide the dough into 19-ounce (53 g) pieces; and for freestanding loaves, use whatever size you prefer.
  • Form the dough into bâtards and/or baguettes (see pages 21 and 22) or boules (see page 20). Mist the top of the dough with spray oil, loosely cover with plastic wrap, and proof at room temperature for about 1 1/2 hours, until increased to 1 1/2 times its original size.
  • About 45 minutes before baking, preheat the oven to 550°F (288°C) or as high as it will go, and prepare the oven for hearth baking (see page 30).
  • Remove the plastic wrap from the dough 15 minutes prior to baking; if using proofing molds, transfer the dough onto a floured peel.
  • Just prior to baking, score the dough 1/2 inch deep with a serrated knife or razor. Transfer the dough to the oven, pour 1 cup of hot water into the steam pan, then lower the oven temperature to 450°F (232°C).
  • Bake for 12 minutes, then rotate the pan and bake for another 15 to 25 minutes, until the crust is a rich golden brown, the loaves sound hollow when thumped, and the internal temperature is about 200°F (93°C) in the center. For a crisper crust, turn off the oven and leave the bread in for another 5 minutes before removing.
  • Cool the bread on a wire rack for at least 45 minutes before slicing or serving.
  • Variation
  • By simply varying the method so that the shaped loaves undergo cold fermentation, rather than the freshly mixed bulk dough, you can create a spectacular loaf with a distinctive blistered crust. After the dough is mixed and placed in a clean, oiled bowl, let it rise at room temperature for about 90 minutes, until doubled in size. Divide and shape as described above, mist with spray oil, then cover the shaped dough loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate it overnight, away from anything that might fall on it or restrict it from growing.
  • The next day, remove the dough from the refrigerator 1 hour before baking. It should have grown to at least 1 1/2 times its original size. Prepare the oven for hearth baking, as described on page 30. While the oven is heating, remove the plastic wrap and let the dough sit uncovered for 10 minutes. Score the dough while it's still cold, then bake as described above.

FAILPROOF FRENCH BREAD (BREAD MACHINE)



Failproof French Bread (Bread Machine) image

This makes two loaves of long baguette type French bread that has wonderful flavor and is so easy to make!

Provided by Marie

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 35m

Yield 2 loaves, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 1/2 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 1/4 cups warm water

Steps:

  • Place ingredients in bread machine according to manufacturers directions.
  • Start machine on dough setting.
  • When dough cycle is complete, remove dough with floured hands and cut in half on floured surface.
  • Take each half of dough and roll to make a loaf about 12 inches long in the shape of French bread.
  • Place on greased baking sheet and cover with a towel.
  • Let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 450°.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown, turning pan around once halfway during baking.
  • Remove baked loaves to wire racks to cool.

CRUSTY FRENCH BREAD



Crusty French Bread image

I love to treat guests to these crusty French bread loaves. Don't hesitate to try this recipe even if you are not an accomplished bread baker. It's so easy because there's no kneading required! -Christy Freeman, Central Point, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 loaves (10 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon shortening, melted
4 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
Cornmeal

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup water. Add the sugar, salt, shortening, remaining water and 3-1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Do not knead. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Turn onto a floured surface. Divide in half; let rest for 10 minutes. Roll each half into a 10x8-in. rectangle. Roll up from a long side; pinch to seal. Place seam side down on 2 greased baking sheets sprinkled with cornmeal. Sprinkle the tops with cornmeal. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , With a very sharp knife, make 5 diagonal cuts across the top of each loaf. Bake at 400° until lightly browned, 20-30 minutes. Remove from pans to wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 1g fat, Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate, Fiber 3g protein.

FRENCH BREAD, SPONGE METHOD DOUGH



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This method is pretty easy and makes a great flavored French Bread. I have used it a lot over the years and have lost the recipe couple of times (forcing a major recipe cleanup)... it's one I definitely don't want to lose. I learned it at a bread making class. I often double the recipe. The 12 hours "cooking time" is really the time the sponge must sit to develop flavor, plus rising time.

Provided by Chef TanyaW

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 12h10m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 teaspoon yeast or 1/4-1/2 cup sourdough starter
1 cup water
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt (don't add yet, but be sure not to forget it!)
flour, enough to make a workable dough

Steps:

  • Mix yeast or sourdough starter with water and 1 cup flour.
  • Cover and let rise overnight.
  • Add salt and enough flour to make a workable dough (I usually use 30-40% whole wheat flour for a more nutritious final product).
  • Knead, shape, and let rise until almost double.
  • Bake in a 450 degree F oven for ~20 minutes.
  • To acheive a better crust, preheat a shallow pan on bottom rack, and pour in 2 cups of water when you begin baking bread. This is one of the secrets to the desired crust on a French or Artisan bread.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 2337.1, Carbohydrate 97, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 0.3, Protein 14.5

FRENCH BREAD ROLLS TO DIE FOR



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Easy to make French bread rolls. Dough can be made in mixer, bread maker, or by hand. Loaves or rolls can be brushed before baking with a glaze of 1 beaten egg white mixed with 1 tablespoon water if desired.

Provided by JOCATLIN

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Rolls and Buns

Time 2h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups bread flour

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  • To the yeast mixture, add the oil, salt, and 2 cups flour. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough has pulled away from the sides of the bowl. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat. Cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  • Deflate the dough, and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces, and form into round balls. Place on lightly greased baking sheets at least 2 inches apart. Cover the rolls with a damp cloth, and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Bake for 18 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 23.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 146.4 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

FRENCH BREAD



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"My husband game me a bread machine for Christmas the year we were married, and I use it about once a week," notes Janet Vink from Geneseo, Illinois. "We like slices of this bread with a spaghetti dinner and often use the leftovers for French toast."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/4 cups water (70° to 80°)
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3-1/2 cups bread flour
1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 tablespoon cornmeal
GLAZE:
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • In bread machine pan, place the first five ingredients in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed)., When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide in half. Roll each portion into a 10-in. x 8-in. rectangle. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal., Sprinkle a greased baking sheet with cornmeal; place loaves seam side down on prepared pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 20 minutes., Whisk egg and water; brush over loaves. With a sharp knife, make four shallow slashes across the top of each loaf. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 77mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BREAD MACHINE FRENCH BREAD DOUGH



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Easy to make enjoyed by all recipe for your bread machine. We make 1 loaf about 12in long often using it for homemade garlic bread as well as sandwich bread. Also we have made dinner rolls (approx 9) and it works just fine for these. This recipe came from our bread machine booklet and after trying several different recipes we always revert back to this no fail one. Please enjoy. Feel free to post your review, we love to hear your comments and suggestions.

Provided by Debi and Johnny

Categories     Breads

Time 25m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups water (warm at approx 27c)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 cups flour (all purpose works well)
2 teaspoons yeast (we use Fleischmann's Bread Machine Yeast)
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Add Water to your bread machine first, then add the sugar, salt, flour and yeast. Put it on your dough cycle. Check consistency of dough during cycle as you may need to add a little water or flour depending on your bread maker. When complete, roll dough out to a 12in long loaf of bread and allow to rest on a lightly floured baking sheet covered by a towel for 1 hour. With a knife cut three diagonal slashes across the top of the bread and then glaze. Bake in a preheated oven at 400F/205C for 15 to 20 minutes or until done. Allow to cool on wire tray, then enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1675.4, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 2350, Carbohydrate 351.9, Fiber 14, Sugar 15.8, Protein 48.4

BEST EVER FRENCH BREAD



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Crusty on the outside, moist and delicious on the inside, this easy recipe has what it takes to make beautiful loaves that will impress, every time!

Provided by thenewmrsreed

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 30m

Yield 2 Loaves

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups warm water
2 tablespoons yeast (2 packets)
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
4 1/2-5 cups bread flour

Steps:

  • Dissolve the yeast in the water, add salt and sugar.
  • Add flour until it forms a soft dough(not sticky!)
  • Knead the dough for 6-8 minutes, until it's smooth and elastic. ( I use the dough hook on my kitchenaid mixer for about 4 minutes, then knead by hand for 4 minutes.)
  • Spray a large bowl with cooking spray. Place dough inside, turning once to coat.
  • Cover and let rise one hour, until doubled.
  • Punch dough down, and cut in half.
  • Form into 2 12'' loaves. (In the pics, I did one long loaf, and two small rounds)
  • Cover with damp dishcloth. Let rise for 30 minutes in a warm place, I set mine on the stove on top of my pre-heating oven.
  • Cut dough with diagonal marks, about 4 down the length of the loaf.
  • Bake at 450 degrees F. for about 15 mins -- If you want really crusty loaves, I pour about 1/4 cup of water into the oven just before I close the door--my improvised steaming method :-).

SOURDOUGH FRENCH BREAD



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Since receiving the recipe for the Sourdough Starter, I've made this French bread countless times. In fact, one year I donated 2 dozen loaves for a benefit dinner! These loaves rival any found in stores and can be made with relative ease. - Delila George, Junction City, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 loaves (10 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-3/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup Sourdough Starter
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
CORNSTARCH WASH:
1/2 cup water
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the Sourdough Starter, oil, sugar, salt and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough additional flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead gently 20-30 times (dough will be slightly sticky). Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 1 to 1-1/2 hours., Preheat oven to 400°. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each into a 12x8-in. rectangle. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch ends to seal. Place seam side down on 2 greased baking sheets; tuck ends under. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , With a sharp knife, make 4 shallow diagonal slashes across top of each loaf. In a small saucepan, combine water and cornstarch. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Brush some over loaves. , Bake for 15 minutes. Brush loaves with remaining cornstarch wash. Bake until lightly browned, 5-10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

THE FRENCH BREAD



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This French bread recipe has been perfected to my satisfaction - crunchy on the outside, and soft airiness on the inside. I hope you enjoy these stunning loaves!

Provided by Sam Nemati

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Sourdough Bread Recipes

Time 2h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups sourdough starter
10 tablespoons water
1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
4 cups all-purpose flour, or more if needed
2 teaspoons cornmeal
2 cups boiling water
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Place the sourdough starter, water, olive oil, salt, sugar, yeast, and flour in that order into the pan of a bread machine, set the machine on the dough cycle, and start the machine.
  • After the machine has finished its cycle, turn the dough out onto a floured surface, and knead several times; mix in more flour if the dough is very sticky. Cut the dough in half, and roll each piece of dough out into a rectangle about 8 by 12 inches and 1/2-inch thick. Roll the rectangles into loaves the long way, pinch the seams, and taper and pinch the ends of the loaves.
  • Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper, and sprinkle paper with cornmeal. Place the loaves gently onto the prepared baking sheets, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  • Place a large baking stone onto the center rack of oven, and place a baking dish onto a lower rack. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Carefully pour boiling water into the baking dish.
  • Remove plastic wrap from loaves, and slash several 1/2-inch deep cuts into each loaf with a sharp knife. Whisk egg yolk and milk together in a small bowl until thoroughly mixed, and brush the loaves with the egg yolk mixture.
  • Place the loaves into the preheated oven on top of the baking stone, and quickly spray the inside of the oven 4 or 5 times with a water-filled spray bottle. Shut oven door; wait 1 minute, and spray again; repeat twice more, spraying the oven 4 times with water at 1-minute intervals.
  • Bake about 15 minutes, and remove the water-filled baking dish. Continue to bake until the bread is browned and the loaves make a hollow sound when thumped, about 15 more minutes. Remove bread to cool on racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 13.1 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 155.3 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

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