French Bread Recipe

Name: French Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1/4 cup fat-free milk; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon reduced-calorie stick margarine; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 package dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons); 3 1/4 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; Cooking spray; 1 large egg white, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon water

Servings: persons

1 cup water
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon reduced-calorie stick margarine
1 teaspoon salt
1 package dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
3 1/4 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Cooking spray
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon water

1
Combine first 5 ingredients in a saucepan; heat until margarine melts. Cool to 105u00b0 to 115u00b0. Add yeast to warm milk mixture; let stand 5 minutes. Combine 1 1/4 cups flour and yeast mixture in a large mixing bowl; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until blended. Stir in enough of 2 to 2 1/4 cups flour to make a soft dough; let stand 10 minutes. Stir dough gently for a few seconds; cover and let stand 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
2
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons flour evenly over work surface. Turn dough out onto floured surface, and divide in half. Flatten 1 portion of dough into an oval on floured surface. Fold dough over lengthwise; flatten with open hand. Fold again, and roll between palms of hands into a 17-inch rope. Pinch ends of rope to seal. Repeat procedure with remaining portion of dough. Place dough in two French bread pans coated with cooking spray. Using a sharp knife, cut 1/2-inch-deep slits across tops of loaves. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85u00b0), free from drafts, 20 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
3
Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
4
Combine egg white and 1 tablespoon water; brush mixture evenly over loaves. Bake at 400u00b0 for 15 minutes or until loaves sound hollow when tapped.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup water, 1/4 cup fat-free milk, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 tablespoon reduced-calorie stick margarine, 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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