Soft French Bread Recipe
Super easy and flavorful French Bread recipe. Makes two big loaves of bread.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups warm water
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons yeast
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 tablespoons salt
- 1/3 cup oil
- 6 1/2 - 7 cups flour
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Mix water, yeast, sugar, and vinegar. Let it set 2-3 minutes.
- Add flour, salt, and oil.
- Mix 3-5 minutes., or until well mixed and cleaning the sides of the mixing bowl.
- Let rise till doubled.
- Punch down and let rise again. (second rising is optional)
- Preheat oven to 350*.
- Dust two baking sheets with cornmeal.
- Divide dough into two loaves, form each half into a long loaf. Place each loaf onto a baking sheet.
- Beat egg, brush onto bread. Cut slits in top of loaves. Let raise till doubled.
- Bake 25-30 minutes, or til golden brown.
- Remove from baking sheets and let cool on a wire rack. Store in plastic bags.
Notes
This bread will stay soft for several days at room temperature, as long as it is in a sealed bag. You can freeze it for several weeks, if desired.
To mix by hand:
Use the largest mixing bowl you have. Stir with a spoon until the dough is too thick, then use your hands to knead it until the flour is all incorporated. You do not have to knead longer than that.
Remember: Soft dough equals soft bread! Do not add too much flour!
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 237mgPotassium: 65mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 8IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 3mg
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