Whole Wheat French Bread Recipe

Name: Whole Wheat French Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 to 5-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups stone-ground whole wheat flour; 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 2-1/2 cups water; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon butter; Yellow cornmeal; 1 large egg white, beaten; 1 tablespoon water

Servings: persons

5 to 5-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups stone-ground whole wheat flour
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2-1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
Yellow cornmeal
1 large egg white, beaten
1 tablespoon water

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Combine the flours. In a large bowl, combine 3 cups flour mixture and the yeast. Set aside. Heat water, sugar, salt and butter to 115u00b0-120u00b0. Add to flour and yeast. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds; increase speed to medium and beat 3 additional minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
2
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place dough in a greased bowl; cover and allow to rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3
Punch dough down; divide in half and let rest 10 minutes. Roll each half into a 15x12-in. rectangle. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with the long side. Pinch seal and turn ends under to form a smooth loaf. Sprinkle two
4
with cornmeal and place each loaf, seam side down, on a greased
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. Make slashes every 2-1/2 in. in the top of each loaf. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
6
Beat egg white and water; brush some over loaves. Refrigerate remaining mixture. Bake at 375u00b0 for 20 minutes. Brush again with egg white mixture and bake 15-20 minutes longer or until golden brown. Remove pans to wire racks to cool.

734

kcal

Calories

Fat

142

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 to 5-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups stone-ground whole wheat flour, 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast, 2-1/2 cups water, and more.

Yes, Whole Wheat 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.

Whole Wheat French Bread

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