French Bread

Name: French Bread
Ingredients: 5 1/2 to 6 c. bread flour; 2 pkg. active dry yeast; 2 tsp. salt; 2 c. warm water (115~ to 120~); 1 slightly beaten egg white; 1 Tbsp. water

6 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

5 1/2 to 6 c. bread flour
2 pkg. active dry yeast
2 tsp. salt
2 c. warm water (115~ to 120~)
1 slightly beaten egg white
1 Tbsp. water

Directions

1

In large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups bread flour, yeast and salt.
2

Add warm water and beat at low speed 30 seconds with mixer beaters.
3

Scrape bowl constantly.
4

Then beat at high speed 3 minutes.
5

Stir in as much flour as possible using a wooden spoon to make a stiff dough that is smooth and elastic.
6

Knead on floured surface by hand 5 to 10 minutes.
7

Shape in a ball.
8

Place in lightly greased bowl.
9

Turn to grease surface.
10

Cover and let rise in warm place until double in bulk (1 to 1 1/2 hours).
11

Punch down and turn on lightly floured surface.