Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Easy French Bread! No Need for a Bread Maker!


This is the easiest bread recipe I have come across! And you don't need a bread maker to do it! Its always a hit and the bread comes out perfect and moist! This recipe makes 2 large loaves or 3 small loaves and takes about 2 hours total. Here is how you make it:

{Ingredients}
2 1/2 c. warm water
2 Tbls. yeast (4 1/4oz packages)
3 Tbls. sugar
2 Tbls. white vinegar (Distilled)
1 Tbls. salt
1/3 c. oil (I use Canola)
7 c. flour
1 egg
corn starch
{Directions}
 In a mixing bowl add the warm water, yeast, sugar and white vinegar together and let sit until bubbly (about 3-5 minutes). Then add the salt, oil and flour (1 cup at a time). Kneed the dough for about 4 minutes and let it sit for about 30 minutes to have a rise. then kneed again and place on a lightly floured surface.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
 Mold your dough to the shape and sizes you want. Then slice down the middle with a knife 3-5 diagonal lines. Let it rise on the counter until it reaches the size you want (can take up to 30 minutes depending on how big you want your loaves)
 On a cooking sheet spray pam and lightly drizzle with some corn starch. Mix the egg in a cup and brush over the loaves with it. (optional-drizzle salt or sugar on top of egg). Place the loaves on the pan and cook for 35 minutes. Place a toothpick in the center and make sure it comes out clean. If it does the bread is ready to take out.  Enjoy! 

The Kitchen Aid makes everything so much easier!


Cutting slices down the middle

Taylor

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