French Bread
Warning: You'll never want store bought french bread again!
Makes 2 large loaves.
1/2 c warm water
Warning: You'll never want store bought french bread again!
Makes 2 large loaves.
1/2 c warm water
4 1/2 teaspoons yeast
2 c hot water
3 T sugar
6 full cups flour, divided
1 T salt
1/3 c oil
Dissolve yeast in warm water. Combine half of flour with hot water, sugar, salt, and oil. Add yeast and remaining flour. Allow dough to rest for 10 minutes and then stir down. Repeat the rest and stir down 4 times.
Turn onto a floured surface and divide into 2-3 parts. Roll into a "9x12" rectangle and roll up like a jelly roll. Arrange the seam side down on a greased cookie sheet. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes. Slash diagonally 3-4 times then brush with beaten egg.
Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes (closer to 20). Makes 2 large loaves or 3 medium loaves.
Turn onto a floured surface and divide into 2-3 parts. Roll into a "9x12" rectangle and roll up like a jelly roll. Arrange the seam side down on a greased cookie sheet. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes. Slash diagonally 3-4 times then brush with beaten egg.
Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes (closer to 20). Makes 2 large loaves or 3 medium loaves.
Amounts for 1 large loaf below:
1/4 cup warm water
2 1/4 teaspoons yeast
1 cup hot water
1 1/2 Tablespoons sugar
3 full cups flour, divided
1/2 Tablespoon salt
2 1/2 Tablespoons oil
- (Follow directions above)
