I have been married to a wonderful Christian man since 1976. The Lord has blessed us with two daughters and two sons. I consider each day the Lord gives me on the earth yet another chance to serve Him.

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

French Bread

This is great for a sub sandwich or with any soup.   It's one of my favorites.






FRENCH BREAD
(makes two loafs)

Ingredients: 
*1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast
*2 cups very warm water 
*1 1/2 teaspoon salt
*4 1/2-5 cups all-purpose flour
*1 large egg, beaten


Directions: 
~In a large mixing bowl, add yeast, salt flourIn the bowl of a stand mixer, add yeast, water, salt, and 3 cups of flour. 
~Using a dough hook (or knead my hand), knead dough until flour is mixed in.
~Add remaining flour a 1/3 at a time, and knead until the dough pulls away from the side of the bowl.
~Grease a large bowl.
~Add dough into greased bowl, and cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap.
~Allow to rise until double in size, about 1 hour.
~Divide dough in half.
~Roll each half into a large rectangle.
~Roll up tightly from the long end of dough.
~Place on a baking sheet and cover allow to rise for 40-45 minutes.
~Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
~Cut several diagonal cuts on top of each loaf of bread (about 1/4 inch deep).
~In a small bowl, beat one egg.
~Brush beaten egg over top of dough.
~Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown.
~Remove from oven and allow to cool on a cooling rack.

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