Tony's French Bread

traditional French Baguette

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 2 loaves

Ingredients

• 6  cups all-purpose flour
• 2  tablespoons instant yeast
• 2 1⁄2 cups hot water
• 2  teaspoons salt

Directions

1. Take 1/2 the flour and the other dry ingredients and add water. Beat on 2nd speed of a stand mixer for 4 minutes. Gradually add more flour until dough forms a ball and is not sticking to the bottom. Knead for 5 minutes then remove from the bowl. Let rest 5 minutes then split in two. Let rest again then form into french bread or baguettes. Let proof on a sheetpan not covered for approximently 20 minutes then bake in a hot oven with water for approximently 20 minutes. The oven temp should be around 450 deg F.