Sixty Minute Whole Grain French Bread

1. 1

   In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in water and let sit for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir in whole wheat flour with wooden spoon and blend well.

3. 3

   Add salt and stir again.

4. 4

   Gradually mix in white flour, half a cup at a time, until the dough loses its wet look and becomes a floury, shaggy mass.

5. 5

   Preheat oven to 425u00b0.

6. 6

   After flouring your hands, remove dough from bowl and knead for a minute or two, until dough firms up.

7. 7

   Lightly oil one large or two small French bread pans or a cookie sheet.

8. 8

   Shape the dough into one or two baguettes or a boule (ball) and place in pans or on sheet.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.