Always on the lookout for good ideas for familes!
I have several bread recipes that are a hit with family and friends, however, my French Bread recipe seems to be the favorite. For those of you who have requested here it is!
FRENCH BREAD
2 packages active dry yeast (2 teaspoons)
2 3/4 cups warm water
7 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
4 1/4 teaspoon salt
Proof yeast in 1/4 cup warm water.
Mix flour and salt, add to remaining warm water. Blend into dough, knead onto a floured board until dough is smooth and elastic.
Put dough in a covered bowl and let rise until doubled in bulk. Punch dough down and let rise a second time until doubled. Punch down. turn onto a floured aboard and shape as desired. Let rise, covered with plastic wrap, until doubled in size. Long loaves must be slashed along the top with a sharp knife.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Bake for about 25 minutes, spraying the loaves with water 3 or 4 times during baking. This makes a crispy crust. Bake until golden brown.
Optional: You can add 1 cup parmesan cheese and decrease the flour, the cheese adds a great taste!
HINT: Instead of just guessing the bread is done by appearance, I like to use a meat thermometer. Bread is done at 180 degrees internal temperature. I use this method with all my breads yeast and quick rising.
Hi, I'm Ann Kolbra! I've been married for over 30 years and have eight children. This has provided me with a wealth of experience on a number of subjects having to do with family life. With a wide range of interests you will find tips for bread making, scrapbooking, spot removal, crafts, good books, music, and more! Your questions are welcomed and perhaps we can share our experiences together!
Yeah! Thanks for posting this, I’m excited to make it. It is SO good!!
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