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French Bread
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Yield: 2 loaves (12 slices each)
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| 24 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 20 min. + cooling Ingredients | |
| 1 package (1/4 ounce) | active dry yeast |
| 2 cups | warm water, (110° to 115°) |
| 1 teaspoon | sugar |
| 2 teaspoons | salt |
| 5-1/2 cups | all-purpose flour |
Directions
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, salt and 3 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; divide in half. Shape each portion into a loaf. Place each loaf seam side down on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. With a sharp knife, make four shallow slashes across top of each loaf.
Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Yield: 2 loaves (12 slices each).
Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 106 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 197 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1-1/2 starch.
Mom's Italian Bread published in Taste of Home December/January 2010, p73
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