CRUSTY FRENCH BREAD
I love to treat guests to these crusty French bread loaves. Don't hesitate to try this recipe even if you are not an accomplished bread baker. It's so easy because there's no kneading required! -Christy Freeman, Central Point, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 50m
Yield 2 loaves (10 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup water. Add the sugar, salt, shortening, remaining water and 3-1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Do not knead. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Turn onto a floured surface. Divide in half; let rest for 10 minutes. Roll each half into a 10x8-in. rectangle. Roll up from a long side; pinch to seal. Place seam side down on 2 greased baking sheets sprinkled with cornmeal. Sprinkle the tops with cornmeal. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , With a very sharp knife, make 5 diagonal cuts across the top of each loaf. Bake at 400° until lightly browned, 20-30 minutes. Remove from pans to wire rack to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 1g fat, Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate, Fiber 3g protein.
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Shehab Hasan
[email protected]This is the best French bread recipe I've ever tried. The bread is crusty on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. It's perfect for sandwiches or just eating on its own.
Afraz Afzal
[email protected]I've made this bread several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for French bread.
md kajo
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The bread is delicious!
Imamdino Arslan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of the taste of this bread.
Wail Fattah
[email protected]The instructions were a bit confusing, but the bread turned out great in the end.
WANG0-BANGY
[email protected]I've been looking for a good French bread recipe for a while now, and this one is perfect. Thanks for sharing!
Lillyana Walford
[email protected]I made this bread for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Geraline Williams
[email protected]This bread is so good! I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Jenn Ianelli
[email protected]I love the crispy crust and the chewy interior of this bread. It's perfect for sandwiches or just eating on its own.
buks de beer
[email protected]The bread was a bit too salty for my taste.
Justin McNeil
[email protected]I'm a beginner baker and this recipe was easy to follow. The bread turned out great!
Mark lopez
[email protected]This recipe is a challenge, but the results are worth it. The bread is so delicious!
Islamic Motivation
[email protected]I had trouble getting the dough to rise properly. Not sure what I did wrong.
Dia A7med
[email protected]The bread was a bit too dense for my liking, but the flavor was great.
Saifullah Hanfi
[email protected]Amazing recipe! I've tried many French bread recipes before, but this one is by far the best.
Abdinor Abdullahi Mohamed
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the bread turned out delicious. My family loved it!
Ynot9 No
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The bread turned out perfectly crusty on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I'm definitely making this again.