French Bread

5 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 cups warm water
  • 5 -6 cups flour (King Arthur)
  • cornmeal

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix 1packet of yeast and sugar in 2 cups of warm water.
  2. 2
    Set aside until yeast has reacted (5 to 6 minutes).
  3. 3
    Mix in 5 to 6 cups of flour until dough pulls away from sides of bowl.
  4. 4
    Knead; place in greased bowl to rise.
  5. 5
    Cover bowl with towel (1 to 2 hours.
  6. 6
    ).
  7. 7
    Shape 2 loaves.
  8. 8
    Place on cookie sheet coated with cornmeal.
  9. 9
    Place cookie sheet in oven over pan of boiling water.
  10. 10
    Bake at 400 degree's for 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown,.

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