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French Bread

SUBMITTED BY: Janet Vink PHOTO BY: rose

"'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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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

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).
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.
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.
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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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

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

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

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

Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2008 by Pam-3BoysMama

This is the best bread recipe I've ever made. I made one large loaf and baked about 35... MORE

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

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

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

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

Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2008 by whodunitrdr

Very nice bread, it had a nice flavor and texture. I sliced one loaf and used it for french... MORE

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