THE FRENCH BREAD
This French bread recipe has been perfected to my satisfaction - crunchy on the outside, and soft airiness on the inside. I hope you enjoy these stunning loaves!
Provided by Sam Nemati
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Sourdough Bread Recipes
Time 2h5m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the sourdough starter, water, olive oil, salt, sugar, yeast, and flour in that order into the pan of a bread machine, set the machine on the dough cycle, and start the machine.
- After the machine has finished its cycle, turn the dough out onto a floured surface, and knead several times; mix in more flour if the dough is very sticky. Cut the dough in half, and roll each piece of dough out into a rectangle about 8 by 12 inches and 1/2-inch thick. Roll the rectangles into loaves the long way, pinch the seams, and taper and pinch the ends of the loaves.
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper, and sprinkle paper with cornmeal. Place the loaves gently onto the prepared baking sheets, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
- Place a large baking stone onto the center rack of oven, and place a baking dish onto a lower rack. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Carefully pour boiling water into the baking dish.
- Remove plastic wrap from loaves, and slash several 1/2-inch deep cuts into each loaf with a sharp knife. Whisk egg yolk and milk together in a small bowl until thoroughly mixed, and brush the loaves with the egg yolk mixture.
- Place the loaves into the preheated oven on top of the baking stone, and quickly spray the inside of the oven 4 or 5 times with a water-filled spray bottle. Shut oven door; wait 1 minute, and spray again; repeat twice more, spraying the oven 4 times with water at 1-minute intervals.
- Bake about 15 minutes, and remove the water-filled baking dish. Continue to bake until the bread is browned and the loaves make a hollow sound when thumped, about 15 more minutes. Remove bread to cool on racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 13.1 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 155.3 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
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Farhana Piplu
p-f@aol.comThis is the perfect recipe for a lazy Sunday morning. I love to bake a loaf of this bread and then enjoy it with a cup of coffee and a good book.
Guredam Promise
guredam.p56@hotmail.frI'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my bread turned out really dense. It was more like a brick than a loaf of bread.
Izhan Khan
k-i57@gmail.comThis bread is a bit pricey, but it's worth every penny. It's the best French bread I've ever had.
Chasity Reed
r@aol.comI'm not a big fan of French bread, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. It was light and airy, with a crispy crust. I'm definitely going to make it again.
davood Hashemi
hashemi.davood@hotmail.comThis French bread is so versatile. I've used it to make sandwiches, croutons, and even bread pudding. It's always delicious.
SALMAN SK SAKIB
s.s@gmail.comI'm allergic to gluten, so I can't eat this bread. I wish there was a gluten-free version of this recipe.
Prata Help
prata-help73@hotmail.comI love the smell of freshly baked French bread. It fills my kitchen with a warm and inviting aroma.
Shafiq Mia
m-shafiq0@yahoo.comThis recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I prefer simpler recipes that don't require a lot of ingredients or steps.
Canab 123
c-123@hotmail.frI've been making this French bread recipe for years and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it. It's the perfect bread for any occasion.
Bikash Chaudhary
bikash@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my bread didn't turn out as expected. It was dense and gummy. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Roy Tv
tr32@hotmail.co.ukThis French bread recipe is a keeper! It's the perfect bread for sandwiches, toast, or just eating on its own. I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfectly.
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naruto21@yahoo.comI'm a novice baker, but this recipe was easy enough for me to follow. The bread turned out great! It had a crispy crust and a soft, chewy crumb. I'm really happy with the results.
Al Bachir Khan
bal@aol.comThis is the best French bread recipe I've tried so far! The instructions were clear and precise, and I had no trouble following them. The finished loaf was perfect: the outside was crusty and the inside was light and airy. I will definitely be making
NICHOLAS ROTICH
nicholas-rotich45@yahoo.comThis French bread recipe was an absolute delight! It was easy to follow and the result was a crispy, golden-brown loaf with a soft and chewy interior. I couldn't resist tearing off a piece while it was still warm and slathering it with butter. Simply