Whole Wheat French Bread

"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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Ready In:
3hrs 30mins
Ingredients:
6
Yields:
2 loaves
Serves:
12
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ingredients

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directions

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

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Reviews

  1. Great! I am also going to try it with 3 cups WW to 1 cup Bread flour and see how that goes. Try it! <br/><br/>Make sure to not cook it for the full 30 minutes. Even when I made the whole amount of dough the first time, it was done in 25 minutes. I just did half the dough and it was done in 20.<br/><br/>Oh, and my kids LOVE it. They are 3 and 2.
     
  2. Thank u for sharing such a wonderful recipe. I've been wanting to find a healthier version of homemade french bread & this really fit the bill. I used half whole wheat & half white as called for (also made half the recipe) & used olive oil. Mine took about 22 minutes at 375 but that was prob b/c of the loaf size. This was my 1st attempt at making my own bread (have done rolls & pizza crust) & while u have to plan ahead for rise time, I do think it's worth it! Thank u again!
     
  3. Made this yesterday and it was delicious! The only thing is that I used all whole wheat flour. Best eaten fresh out of the oven. I'm making it again today. This time I will substitute the oil with butter to help cut on the calories.
     
  4. Loved this recipe--I'd been looking for a whole wheat bread recipe to go along with spaghetti night, and now have found it!The kids love it! Used the leftovers for french toast the next day--yum!
     
  5. Love this recipe, use it all the time! I just throw it in the bread machine on the dough cycle, shape it and bake it. Always great!
     
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  1. Made this yesterday and it was delicious! The only thing is that I used all whole wheat flour. Best eaten fresh out of the oven. I'm making it again today. This time I will substitute the oil with butter to help cut on the calories.
     

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