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FRENCH BREAD DOUGH
Ingredients
1.5 lb.
1 loaf
Water (80°F/27°C) 1¼ cups
Sugar 1 tbsp.
Salt 1½ tsp.
Bread flour 3½ cups
Active dry yeast 2 tsp.
Select Dough Course
Glaze:
Water 2 tbsp.
Salt ½ tsp.
Method 1: Place on lightly floured surface. Roll into large rectangle. Starting with
longest side, roll up tightly, pressing seams to seal and tapering each end.
Method 2: Place loaf on greased baking sheet, cover and let rise in a warm
place 40 minutes or until doubled in size.
Method 3: With knife, cut 3 diagonal slashes across top of loaf. Combine glaze
ingredients and brush generously. Bake at 400ºF/205ºC for 20 – 25 minutes until
golden brown.
Variations:
French Onion Bread: Add ¼ cup dehydrated onion to dough and shape
according Method 1 described above.
French Loaf: Shape dough into 1 large round ball. Continue Methods 2 and 3
above.
French Roll: Shape or divide into 12 pieces. Roll each into ovals, pinch together
ends of each roll and taper slightly. Place rolls on greased baking sheet; cover
and let rise in warm place 25 – 30 minutes or until doubled in
size. Bake at
400ºF/205ºC for 15 – 20 minutes or until golden brown.
French Twists: Shape or divide into 18 equal pieces. Roll into 14-inch long
ropes. Fold each rope in half and twist, starting at fold. Place on greased baking
sheet and brush with
1
/3 cup melted butter. Cover and let rise in a warm place 25
– 30 minutes or until doubled in size. Brush with glaze and bake at 400ºF/205ºC
for 12 – 15 minutes or until golden brown.