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French Bread

By: Janet Vink  
"'My husband game me a bread machine for Christmas the year we were married, and I use it about once a week,' notes Janet Vink from Geneseo, Illinois. 'We like slices of this bread with a spaghetti dinner and often use the leftovers for French toast.'"

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 32 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups water (70 to 80 degrees F)
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 1/2 cups bread flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon cornmeal
  • GLAZE:
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Directions

  1. In bread machine pan, place the first five ingredients in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).
  2. When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide in half. Roll each portion into a 10-in. x 8-in. rectangle. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal.
  3. Sprinkle a greased baking sheet with cornmeal; place loaves seam side down on prepared pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 20 minutes.
  4. Whisk egg and water; brush over loaves. With a sharp knife, make four shallow slashes across the top of each loaf. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2007 by Gary King 
you can add 1 tablespoon of olive oil this will soften the dough and add a cuople of days of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2007 by Teresa S. 
Fantastic!! My husband and I were both impressed that I could make homemade French bread. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2008 by Valerie's Kitchen 
This is delicious! The directions on this recipe are very good. I needed to add the extra 2... MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2008 by Hannen1 
Followed someone else's advice and threw ice cubes in the bottom of the oven just after I put... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2009 by *Fat~Dog~Lane* Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I found this recipe & a bag of bread flour in my pantry 2 weeks ago & have made it every day... MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2008 by REBEKAHMO 
This is a really good bread, and very easy. I didn't use a bread machine....just mixed the... MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2008 by Pam-3BoysMama Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This is the best bread recipe I've ever made. I made one large loaf and baked about 35... MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2007 by MOEBRIDGE 
I made this for dinner last night. They were a big hit. I made them into bread sticks and we... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2007 by SAMOYED 
This recipe is exceptionally good, just fabulous. When I tried it, it was not rated yet so I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2008 by Jenna 
The best! I make this a couple times a week! I don't change a thing and it comes out... MORE

 
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