French Bread
INGREDIENTS:
6 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 tablespoon cornmeal
1 egg white
1 tablespoon water
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DIRECTIONS:
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast and salt. Stir in 2 cups warm water, and beat until well blended using a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment. Using a wooden spoon, stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can.
On a lightly floured surface, knead in enough flour to make a stiff dough that is smooth and elastic. Knead for about 8 to 10 minutes total. Shape into a ball. Place dough in a greased bowl, and turn once. Cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled.
Punch dough down, and divide in half. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Cover, and let rest for 10 minutes. Roll each half into large rectangle. Roll up, starting from a long side. Moisten edge with water and seal. Taper ends.
Grease a large baking sheet. Sprinkle with cornmeal. Place loaves, seam side down, on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly beat the egg white with 1 tablespoon of water, and brush on. Cover with a damp cloth. Let rise until nearly doubled, 35 to 40 minutes.
With a very sharp knife, make 3 or 4 diagonal cuts about 1/4 inch deep across top of each loaf. Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven for 20 minutes. Brush again with egg white mixture. Bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until bread tests done. If necessary, cover loosely with foil to prevent over browning. Remove from baking sheet, and cool on a wire rack
I assume your question was suppose to be for something lilike this since you did not make your question clear.
2006-06-22 16:23:28
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answered by badgirl41 6
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I always put the yeast in the warm water only first, ie make sure it rises before I mix it into the flour, it takes about 3-5 minutes. Sometimes the yeast could be dead and will not rise whatever you do. Alternatively, adding a pinch of sugar into the yeast solution helps too. I also use a thermometer to make sure the water is the right temperature, yeast is extremely picky when rising. It should be between 110-115 deg F.
2016-05-20 12:42:58
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answered by Anonymous
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French Bread
1 pkt dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon fat
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup boiling water
3/4 cup cold water
6 to 8 cups flour
cornmeal
1 egg white
1 tablespoon water
Sprinkle yeast over warm water. Stir until dissolved. Put sugar, fat, and
salt in a bowl. Add boiling water and stir until dissolved. Add cold
water. When mixture is lukewarm, add dissolved yeast. Add enough flour
to make a stiff dough. Place dough on floured board or pastry cloth.
Knead until smooth and springy. Form dough into a ball and put in a
lightly greased bowl. Brush top lightly with melted fat. Cover and let
rise until double in bulk. Punch down dough. Cover and let rise again
until double in bulk. Punch down. Divide dough in two equal parts. Shape
each into an oblong loaf about 14 inches long. Place on greased cookie
sheet lightly coated with cornmeal. Cover and let rise until double in
bulk Beat egg white until foamy and add water. Brush top and sides of
bread with egg white mixture. Make long diagonal cuts on top of each loaf.
Set flat pan of hot water on bottom rack of oven. Bake at 375 degrees F.
for 35 to 40 minutes or until bread is done. makes 2 loaves
2006-06-22 22:04:42
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answer #3
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answered by NICK B 5
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Hello,
INGREDIENTS:
3/4 cup water
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons olive oil
2/3 teaspoon salt
2/3 teaspoon white sugar
2 cups bread flour
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 tablespoon honey (optional)
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DIRECTIONS:
Add to your bread machine per manufacturer instructions. While bread is baking, drizzle with honey if desired.
2006-06-22 21:49:36
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answer #4
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answered by kida_w 5
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bread, dough - two slang terms for money. Next question.
2006-06-22 16:27:14
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answer #5
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answered by 2smart 4
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http://bread.allrecipes.com/az/FrenchCountryBread.asp
2006-06-22 16:17:59
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answer #6
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answered by Freespiritseeker 5
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what about it?? what is your question???
2006-06-22 16:08:53
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answer #7
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answered by alleykhad607 5
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Can you be more Pacific please?
2006-06-22 16:17:11
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answered by Anonymous
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