French Bread

7 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. yeast
  • 3 c. bread flour
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 Tbsp. butter (sweet gives most authentic taste)
  • 1 c. less 1 Tbsp. hot water
  • 2 stiffly beaten egg whites

Directions

  1. 1
    Whip egg whites and set aside.
  2. 2
    Mix yeast, flour, sugar and salt together.
  3. 3
    Add butter and water; mix until moist.
  4. 4
    Add egg whites and mix.
  5. 5
    Knead dough on floured surface about 10 to 15 minutes, until dough is elastic.
  6. 6
    Put dough into lightly greased bowl and grease top lightly.
  7. 7
    Cover bowl with clean cloth.
  8. 8
    Let rise until doubled (about 1 1/2 hours).

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