Rapidrise French Bread(Makes Two Fat Loaves)

1. 1

   Reserve 3 cups white flour.

2. 2

   In large bowl, mix remaining flours, sugar, salt and yeast.

3. 3

   Stir hot water into flour mixture to form firm dough.

4. 4

   Mix in reserved flour as needed.

5. 5

   Knead until smooth and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Cover and let rest 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Divide dough in half.

8. 8

   Roll out to 10 x 15-inch rectangle.

9. 9

   Roll up, pinch edges and taper ends.

10. 10

    Place in French bread pan or on corn-mealed baking sheet.

11. 11

    Let rise to double, 35 to 40 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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