Chuck William's Country French Bread (Bread Machine)

Beth Hensperger

• Ready In: 3 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb loaf

• 1 1⁄4 cups water
• 2 1⁄4 cups bread flour
• 3⁄4 cup whole wheat flour
• 2  teaspoons gluten
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1 3⁄4 teaspoons fast rising yeast (or 2 1/4 t. bread machine yeast)

Directions

1. Place all the ingredients in the pan according to the order in the manufacturer's instructions.
2. Set crust on dark and program for the Basic or French Bread cycle; press Start.
3. When the baking cycle ends, immediately remove the bread from the pan and place it on a rack.
4. Let cool to room temperature before slicing.