New Orleans French Bread

Name: New Orleans French Bread
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, French, European
Ingredients: 1 package dry yeast; 1 egg white, slightly beaten; 2 liters all-purpose flour, divided; 1 Tbsp salt; 2 Tbsps sugar, divided; 591 milliliters warm water (105° to 115°)

New Orleans French Bread might be It is a very reasonably priced recipe for fans of Mediterranean food. If you have salt, egg white, warm water, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

Combine yeast, water, and 1 teaspoon sugar in a large bowl, stirring until dissolved. Stir in remaining sugar, salt, and 6 cups flour to form a stiff dough.

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Turn dough out onto a surface sprinkled with remaining flour; knead 8 minutes or until smooth and elastic.

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All Purpose Flour

Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85), free from drafts, 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in bulk. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Cover and let rest 15 minutes. Knead 3 to 4 times.

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Divide dough into 4 equal portions; roll each portion into a 13- x 7-inch rectangle.

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