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    Whole Wheat French Bread

    Whole Wheat French Bread. Photo by Simply Chris

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    Total Time:

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    3 hrs 30 mins

    3 hrs

    30 mins

    Marg (CaymanDesigns)'s Note:

    The original recipe used all white flour but we have found we prefer the half and half. It is a good bread to serve with soups and spaghetti. Preparation includes rise time.

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    Ingredients:

    Serves: 12

    Yield:

    loaves

    Units: US | Metric

    Directions:

    1. 1
      Dissolve yeast in water, I add a pinch of sugar, and let rest about 5 minutes or until it begins to foam.
    2. 2
      Stir in salt, oil and half of flour.
    3. 3
      Gradually add remaining flour, mixing well.
    4. 4
      Knead 8-10 minutes or until smooth and elastic.
    5. 5
      Place in greased bowl and let rise until double (1/2-1 hour) Punch down and let rise again until double.
    6. 6
      Punch down and divide into 1-4 pieces, depending on the size loaves desired.
    7. 7
      Roll into an oblong shape and then roll up, starting on long side; pinch to seal, forming long thin loaves.
    8. 8
      Place on greased cookie sheet.
    9. 9
      Slash top of dough with knife 3-5 times diagonally down each loaf.
    10. 10
      Brush with water and let raise till double again (about 1 hour).
    11. 11
      Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes.
    12. 12
      Use within one day or double wrap and freeze.

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    Nutritional Facts for Whole Wheat French Bread

    Serving Size: 1 (75 g)

    Servings Per Recipe: 12

    Amount Per Serving
    % Daily Value
    Calories 176.9
     
    Calories from Fat 37
    21%
    Total Fat 4.1 g
    6%
    Saturated Fat 0.5 g
    2%
    Cholesterol 0.0 mg
    0%
    Sodium 292.9 mg
    12%
    Total Carbohydrate 30.7 g
    10%
    Dietary Fiber 2.9 g
    11%
    Sugars 0.1 g
    0%
    Protein 5.2 g
    10%

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