French Bread

Ingredients:

  • 1 Tablespoon yeast (9 grams) – I use Red Star
  • 1 Tablespoon white sugar (12 grams)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt (12 grams)
  • 2 cups warm water (about 590 grams) - 100-110 degrees F
  • 5-6 cups all-purpose flour or until right consistency
  • 1 Egg white
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions:

  1. In large standing mixer, combine the yeast, sugar, and warm water.
  2. Mix and let sit for about 15 minutes.
  3. Add the salt and then gradually add the flour until the dough is soft but not too sticky.
  4. Grease a large bowl with oil and add the dough. Punch the dough down into a nice smooth ball. Cover with a clean dishtowel and set it in a warm corner of your kitchen until doubled in size, approximately 45 minutes to an hour.
  5. Form into two large oblong shapes (or you can make several smaller loaves or even buns). Place on a large greased cookie sheet or on a French bread pan. Cover with a towel and let rise again, about 30-40 minutes.
  6. Cut slits on top of loaves. Mix egg white and 1/2 teaspoon salt and gently brush this mixture on top of the loaves.
  7. Bake on 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until bottom is slightly brown and crunchy, and top is nice and golden brown. Remove and let cool on baking rack. 
Adapted from: https://suebeehomemaker.com/chewy-french-bread/#recipe

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