Homemade French Bread
photo by loof751
- Ready In:
- 3hrs 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Yields:
-
2 loaves
ingredients
- 1 teaspoons yeast or (1/4 ounce) package yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups flour (approximately)
directions
- 1.In mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes.
- 2.Add salt and 1 cup of flour. Mix together vigorously with a whisk until smooth.
- 3.Using a spoon stir in enough of the remaining flour to form a dough that is a little sticky, but stiff enough to work with.
- 4.Knead for 5 minutes, adding flour as necessary. Dough should be smooth and elastic.
- 5.Grease bowl, and return dough to bowl. Cover with towel. Allow to rise for approximately 1 hour, or until doubled in size. Let your dough rise in a warm place (70-75 degrees) and free from drafts.
- 6.Punch down dough and divide into 2 equal portions. Form each half into a long baguette shape the length of your pan. I used a jelly roll sheet. I also twisted my loaves. (You could form into another shape if you’d like, but you may have to adjust baking time.).
- 7.Cover with towel and let rise for approximately 30 minutes.
- 8.Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
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