French Bread

Name: French Bread
Prep time: 2 h 40 min
Cook time: 2 h 40 min
Total time: 2 h 40 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: Mediterranean, French, European
Ingredients: 7 grams 1/2 packages active dry yeast; 1 Tbsp cornmeal; 1 egg white; 1 liters all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 Tbsp water; 473 milliliters warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

French Bread might be just the bread you are searching for. This recipe serves 16. One serving contains 175 calories, 5g of protein, and 1g of fat. If you have active yeast, warm water, egg white, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free and vegetarian diet.

Instructions

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.

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Dough

All Purpose Flour

Water

Yeast

Salt

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Wooden Spoon

Stand Mixer

Bowl

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.

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Dough

All Purpose Flour

Place dough in a greased bowl, and turn once. Cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled.

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Dough

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Bowl

Punch dough down, and divide in half. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Cover, and let rest for 10 minutes.

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Dough

Punch

Roll each half into large rectangle.

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Roll

Roll up, starting from a long side. Moisten edge with water and seal. Taper ends.

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Water

Roll

Grease a large baking sheet.

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Baking Sheet

Sprinkle with cornmeal.

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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.

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Egg Whites