Family Favorite French Bread

Name: Family Favorite French Bread
Ingredients: 2 pkg. active dry yeast; 2 1/2 c. warm water (105~ to 115~); 1 Tbsp. salt; 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted; 7 c. all-purpose flour; 1/4 c. cornmeal; 1 egg white; 1 Tbsp. cold water

8 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

2 pkg. active dry yeast
2 1/2 c. warm water (105~ to 115~)
1 Tbsp. salt
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
7 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. cornmeal
1 egg white
1 Tbsp. cold water

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast in water in mixer bowl.
2

Add salt, butter and flour.
3

Using a dough hook mix until well blended, about 2 minutes. Mix on medium speed 2 minutes longer.
4

Turn out on floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes).
5

Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease top.
6

Cover; let rise in a warm, draft free spot about 1 hour.
7

Punch down and divide in half.
8

Roll each half into a 12 x 15-inch rectangle.
9

Roll up dough tightly, tapering ends.
10

Place loaves on greased baking sheet on top of cornmeal.
11

Cover; let rise 1 hour.
12

Make 4 cuts across loaves and bake at 450° for 25 minutes.
13

Beat egg white with water, brush on loaves and bake 5 minutes longer.
14

Cool on wire racks.