CRUSTY FRENCH LOAF
A delicate texture makes this French bread absolutely wonderful. I sometimes use this French bread recipe to make breadsticks, which I brush with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder. -Deanna Naivar, Temple, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 1 loaf (16 pieces).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar, oil, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat until blended. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down; return to bowl. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes. , Preheat oven to 375°. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into a 16x2-1/2-in. loaf with tapered ends. Sprinkle cornmeal over a greased baking sheet; place loaf on baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 25 minutes. , Beat egg white and cold water; brush over dough. With a sharp knife, make diagonal slashes 2 in. apart across top of loaf. Bake until golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 225mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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Eniola Gold
[email protected]I'm so happy with how this bread turned out! It's the perfect bread for sandwiches and it's also delicious on its own.
besnik mullalli
[email protected]This bread is delicious and easy to make. I love the crispy crust and the soft, fluffy interior.
paru Pariyar
[email protected]I've made this bread several times now and it always turns out perfectly. The instructions are very clear and easy to follow.
hosein
[email protected]This bread is amazing! The crust is perfectly crispy and the inside is soft and fluffy. I love the flavor of the sourdough starter.
Nondon Das
[email protected]I'm so happy with how this bread turned out! It's the perfect bread for sandwiches and it's also delicious on its own. I will definitely be making this bread again.
willy de bruin
[email protected]This bread is delicious and easy to make. I love the crispy crust and the soft, fluffy interior. I will definitely be making this bread again.
Sapphire Jernigan
[email protected]I love this bread! It's the perfect bread for sandwiches, grilled cheese, or just eating on its own. I highly recommend it.
Manzoor Jokhio
[email protected]This bread is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes even better than store-bought bread. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Timothy Lopez
[email protected]I've made this bread several times now and it always turns out perfectly. The instructions are very clear and easy to follow. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves homemade bread.
Mohammad Aziz Azizi
[email protected]This bread is absolutely delicious! The crust is perfectly crispy and the inside is soft and fluffy. I love the flavor of the sourdough starter. I will definitely be making this bread again and again.