Crusty French Bread

1. 1

   Proof the yeast in the water and sugar.

2. 2

   Knead in salt and flour until dough is well-developed.

3. 3

   Let rise until double in size.

4. 4

   Knead down gently, and allow to rise again.

5. 5

   Form dough into two loaves and drop into greased bread pans. Allow to rise again.

6. 6

   Bake at 400* until the loaves pull away from the pan edges, and sound hollow when tapped.

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   *For really beautiful loaves, egg wash each toward the end of baking time with 1 well-beaten egg plus 1 TB of water.*.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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