Fabulous French Loaves Recipe
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Fabulous French Loaves

By: Liz Langston  
"Just like I'd buy in the stores! Makes a great garlic bread. Mixing it will give your arm a workout, so use a sturdy spoon!"

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Prep Time:
1 Hr 30 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 - 2 pound loaves
 

Ingredients

  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F)
  • 2 cups water
  • 6 cups bread flour
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornmeal
  • 1 egg white, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with 2 cups water, 3 cups flour, salt, sugar and vegetable oil; stir well to combine. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  3. Divide dough half. Roll each half into a 9 x 12 rectangle and roll up jelly roll style, starting at long edge. Seal edges and place seam side down on a large baking sheet that has been sprinkled with cornmeal.
  4. Use a sharp knife to slash each loaf diagonally 3 times. Brush with beaten egg white and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Cover and allow to rise 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 126 | Total Fat: 2.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2003 by I'm nuts too... 
Delicious, great for bread & butter, or for dips! However, as I was reading the reviews, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2003 by Altchar 
The editor changed the original recipe a bit. I do it this way: after mixing all ingredients... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by lawavediva 
These loaves baked up beautifully- nice and golden. I didn't have cornmeal, but I dusted the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2004 by BEANEFAN 
After spending 2 weeks in France and coming back home, I was dying for some good French... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2003 by DOROTHY4940 
Bread is good but as a first time french bread maker I was lost without directions on what to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2003 by Navy_Mommy 
Good recipe. Makes crunchy crust. I used a mixer and dough hook for mine. Don't over mix. MORE
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Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by Elaine Mical 
Crunchy on the outside,soft on the inside. Flavor was a little bland first time around.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by DEBIPKRJ 
Soooo good! Even family members who are not bread lovers loved this!!! I will definitely... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by LAUREN2712 
Awesome, it's better then store bought. I highly recommend it. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by JULIANSMOMMY 
Makes really good french bread. My dad especially liked this bread. MORE

 
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