Crusty French Bread Recipe
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Crusty French Bread

By: Deanna Naivar  
"A delicate texture makes this bread absolutely wonderful. I sometimes use the dough to make breadsticks, which I brush with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder."

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water (110 degrees to 115 degrees)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • Cornmeal
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 teaspoon cold water

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, oil, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat until blended. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough.
  2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down; return to bowl. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
  3. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into a loaf 16 in. long x 2-1/2 in. wide with tapered ends. Sprinkle a greased baking sheet with cornmeal; place loaf on baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 25 minutes.
  4. Beat egg white and cold water; brush over dough. With a sharp knife, make diagonal slashes 2 in. apart across top of loaf. Bake at 375 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2007 by miki 
Great dough!! Just a tip to those who do not make bread often or are just begining to make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2008 by Kristin 
This was a good, basic recipe. Instead of vegetable oil, I used Extra Virgin and I put a pan... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by MommyFromSeattle 
Very good. Nice and tender. I use a KitchenAid mixer to do all the work. I sometimes use... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2008 by opal~/~dragonfly 
Excellent! Made a beautiful loaf. Followed recipe exactly, except I did not use the egg wash.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2007 by frenchgirl 
This baguette might have the crunchiest crust of any bread I've made -I've been looking for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2008 by adele 
it must have been at least my tenth attempt at making my own bread, all previous attempts... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2007 by alaskaninthesouth 
Yum! This was my first attempt at making bread without the help of a breadmachine. This recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2007 by Mrs.H 
I decided to add to this recipe. For the first mixing stage I added a half of a minced onion,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2008 by MOLLE888 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Great bread! Not the crustiest in the world, but this made for a great way to enjoy the extra... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2008 by Le Artiste 
This is an easy and reliable recipe. I have made bagettes several times using this recipe and... MORE

 
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