French Bread

Name: French Bread
Ingredients: 7 to 7 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 2 pkg. active dry yeast; 2 1/2 c. water; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 1 Tbsp. salt; 1 Tbsp. shortening; 1 egg white and 1 Tbsp. water; cornmeal

8 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

7 to 7 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 pkg. active dry yeast
2 1/2 c. water
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. salt
1 Tbsp. shortening
1 egg white and 1 Tbsp. water
cornmeal

Directions

1

In large mixer bowl, combine 3 cups of the flour and the yeast.
2

Heat 2 1/2 cups water, sugar, 1 tablespoon salt and shortening just until warm (115° to 120°), stirring constantly to melt shortening.
3

Add to dry mixture.
4

Beat at low speed with electric mixer for 1/2 minute, scraping bowl.
5

Beat 3 minutes at high speed.
6

By hand, stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.