Homemade French Bread
- Apr 3, 2017
- 2 min read
This is a great recipe for french bread that you can use right away or even freeze for later use.
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Needed to make
* 5 1/2 to 6 cups of all-purpose flour
* 2 pkgs. active dry yeast
* 1 1/2 tsp. salt
* 2 cups warm water
* 1 slightly beaten egg white
* 1 tbsp. water
* 1/8 to 1/4 cup cornmeal
shortening
Step 1: In a lrg mixing bowl (or a stand mixer) add 2 cups flour, 2 cups warm water, yeast and salt. Mix on low for 30 seconds. Scrap down sides and repeat.
Step 2: Beat on high for 3 minutes.
Step 3: Adding 1 cup of flour at a time for 3 cups. Mix well after each round.
Step 4: Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in the rest of flour til dough is stiff. About 8 to 10 minutes.
Step 5: Shape the dough into a ball. Spray a large bowl with non-stick cooking spray and place dough ball inside, turn once so that all of dough is lightly oiled.
Step 6: Cover and set aside in a warm dry place for 1 hour. Dough should double in size.
Step 7: Punch dough down to remove air. Place dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide in half. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
Step 8: Lightly grease a cookie sheet with criso or shortening. Sprinkle with the cornmeal.
Step 9: Roll each half of the dough into a 15x4-inch loaf. Roll and pinch sides together. Pull ends on and continue til bread holds shape. Place on cookie sheet with seam facing down.
Step 10: In a small bowl mix egg white and tbsp. of water together. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush tops of loafs with egg mixture.
Step 11: Cover and let rise till double in size, about 35 to 45 minutes. Using a sharp knife cut 3 to 4 diagonal marks into bread about 1/4-inch deep across tops of loafs.
Step 12: Bake at 375 for 20 minutes.
Step 13: Brush tops again with egg mixture. Bake at 375 for another 15 to 20 minutes. You should be able to tap top of bread and hear a hollow sound.
Step 14: Remove bread from cookie sheet to a cooling rack and allow to cool completely.
*You can serve bread immediately or freeze for later. You can also use my recipe for garlic bread and serve with pasta.
Goes great with soups and salads also.
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