French Bread Recipe

Name: French Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 2 pkg. active dry yeast; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 1 Tbsp. salt; 2 Tbsp. shortening; 2 1/4 c. hot tap water; cooking oil; 2 Tbsp. yellow cornmeal; 1 egg white; 1 Tbsp. cold water

Servings: persons

1
Spoon flour into measuring cup and level off.
2
Pour onto wax paper.
3
Combine 2 cups flour, undissolved yeast, sugar and salt in large bowl.
4
Stir well to blend.
5
Add shortening.
6
Add hot tap water.
7
Beat with electric mixer at medium speed for 2 minutes. Scrape bowl occasionally.
8
Add 1 cup more flour.
9
Beat at high speed for 1 minute or until thick and elastic.
10
Gradually stir in just enough of remaining flour with wooden spoon to make a soft dough which leaves sides of bowl.
11
Turn out onto floured board. Knead 5 to 10 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic. Cover with plastic wrap, then a towel.
12
Let rest 20 minutes on board.
13
Punch down.
14
Divide dough in half.
15
Roll each half into a 15 x 8-inch rectangle.
16
Roll up tightly, beginning with long side. Seal lengthwise edge and ends well.
17
Tuck ends under.
18
Taper ends gently with hands.
19
Place seam side down on baking sheets or thin French bread pan greased and sprinkled with cornmeal.
20
Brush dough lightly with oil.
21
Cover loosely with plastic wrap.
22
Refrigerate 2 to 24 hours.

557

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, 2 pkg. active dry yeast, 1 Tbsp. sugar, 1 Tbsp. salt, and more.

Yes, French Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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