Classic French Bread

Name: Classic French Bread
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Mediterranean, French, European
Ingredients: 710 milliliters bread flour; 3 teaspoons package dry yeast; 1 large egg white; 1 teaspoon salt; 237 milliliters warm water (105° to 115°); 1 Tbsp water

The recipe Classic French Bread is ready in about 45 minutes and is definitely an awesome dairy free and vegetarian option for lovers of Mediterranean food. This recipe covers 5% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 12. One portion of this dish contains approximately 5g of protein, 1g of fat, and a total of 122 calories. Head to the store and pick up water, salt, egg white, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

Dissolve the yeast in warm water in a small bowl; let stand 5 minutes.

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Yeast

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Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife.

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All Purpose Flour

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Knife

Place the flour and salt in a food processor, and pulse 2 times or until blended. With the food processor on, slowly add yeast mixture through food chute, and process until the dough forms a ball. Process for 1 additional minute. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead lightly 4 to 5 times.

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Dough

All Purpose Flour

Yeast

Salt

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Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. Cover dough, and let rise in a warm place (85), free from drafts, 45 minutes or until doubled in bulk.

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Cooking Spray

Dough

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Punch dough down, and shape into a 6-inch round loaf.

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Punch

Place loaf on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Cover dough and let rise 30 minutes or until doubled in bulk.

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Preheat oven to 45

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Uncover dough, and make 3 diagonal cuts 1/4-inch deep across top of loaf using a sharp knife.

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Dough

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Combine 1 tablespoon water and egg white, and brush mixture over top of loaf.

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Egg Whites

Water

Bake at 450 for 20 minutes or until loaf sounds hollow when tapped.

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Note: To make a baguette, let the bread dough rise once. Punch dough down, and roll into an 18 x 9-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface.

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Roll

Roll up the dough starting at the longer edge, pressing down firmly to eliminate any air pockets; then pinch seam and edges to seal. Cover the dough, let rise, and bake according to the recipe instructions at left.

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Servings:

710milliliters

bread flour 3teaspoons

package dry yeast 1large

egg white 1teaspoon

salt 237milliliters

warm water (105° to 115°)1Tbsp

water

Recommended wine: Bordeaux, Champagne, White Burgundy

Bordeaux, Champagne, and White Burgundy are great choices for French. French wine is just as diverse as French food, but you rarely go wrong with champagne. If your meal calls for a white wine, you might also try a white burgundy. For a red, try a red bordeaux blend. The Chateau Les Gravettes Bordeaux Superieur with a 4.6 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 14 dollars per bottle.

Chateau Les Gravettes Bordeaux Superieur

Attractive dark ruby-red and brilliant this classic Bordeaux is explosive, intense and complex at the same time. The palate entices due by its ampleness, richness, fullness as well as by the aromatic finish on the palate. Harmonious and long, the ideal accompaniment to a game such as leg of lamb with herbs or goat’s cheeses.