Failproof French Bread (Bread Machine)

Name: Failproof French Bread (Bread Machine)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 loaves, 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups bread flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast; 1 1/4 cups warm water

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Recipe by Marie

This makes two loaves of long baguette type French bread that has wonderful flavor and is so easy to make!

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READY IN: 35mins

SERVES: 8

YIELD: 2 loaves

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

3 ¹⁄₂

cups bread flour
1

teaspoon salt
1

(1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 ¹⁄₄

cups warm water

DIRECTIONS

Place ingredients in bread machine according to manufacturers directions.
Start machine on dough setting.
When dough cycle is complete, remove dough with floured hands and cut in half on floured surface.
Take each half of dough and roll to make a loaf about 12 inches long in the shape of French bread.
Place on greased baking sheet and cover with a towel.
Let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 450°.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown, turning pan around once halfway during baking.
Remove baked loaves to wire racks to cool.

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