French Bread Recipe

Name: French Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 c. boiling water; 1/4 c. warm water; 2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. cold water; 2 Tbsp. butter; 2 Tbsp. sugar; 1 1/2 c. flour; sesame or poppy seeds (optional); 1 pkg. yeast; 3 c. flour; 1 egg white; 1 tsp. cold water

Servings: persons

1 1/4 c. boiling water
1/4 c. warm water
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cold water
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 c. flour
sesame or poppy seeds (optional)
1 pkg. yeast
3 c. flour
1 egg white
1 tsp. cold water

1
Cool boiling water and butter until lukewarm.
2
Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water with sugar added.
3
Combine yeast mixture with water mixture.
4
Pour liquid mixture in large mixing bowl and stir in 3 cups flour and salt gradually.
5
Then add 1 1/2 cups flour by hand and knead 1 minute.
6
Put in a greased bowl with lid and let rise 1 1/2 hours or until doubled; divide in two parts and form loaves long and thin.
7
Place on cookie sheet and let rise 30 minutes.
8
Before baking, beat 1 egg white and 1 teaspoon cold water and glaze bread loaves.
9
Seeds may be added on top of loaves.
10
Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped with knife.

1761

kcal

Calories

Fat

213

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 c. boiling water, 1/4 c. warm water, 2 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. cold water, 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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