French Bread

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Yummy special occasion bread.

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  • 2
  • Average
  • 20 mins
  • 25 mins
  • 2 mins
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 2 cups warm water, divided (110 degrees F)
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast (or use two .25-ounce packages yeast)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 5 1/2-6 1/2 cups bread flour (more if needed)
  • 3 teaspoons salt
  • 3 teaspoons sugar
  • 5 tablespoons vegetable oil

Preparation

Step 1

Dissolve 1 tsp sugar in 1 cup warm water. Add yeast and let stand covered until yeast is bubbly.

Step 2

Place flour, sugar, salt and oil in mixer bowl and stir. Add yeast and remaining 1 cup warm water.

Step 3

Mix until smooth and stretchy.

Step 4

Remove from bowl to counter and rest for 3 minutes.

Step 5

Gather up dough and place in oiled bowl. Rest in warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 6

Punch down dough. Divide in 1/2 and roll each 1/2 into a rectangle.

Step 7

Roll up rectangles and seal edges.

Step 8

Brush with egg white, mark with slits and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Step 9

Cover and rest in a warm place for 30 minutes.

Step 10

Bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes.

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