authentic french bread

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  • Number of Servings: 22
Ingredients
cup water (119 degrees)1 1/2 tsp salt3 cups bread flour3 tsp yeast
Directions
Place all ingredients into the bread machine. Set for dough setting and press start.
When dough cycle has finished, remove dough from pan and turn onto a lightly oiled surface. Form dough into an oval, cover let rest for 10 - 15 minutes.
After resting, turn dough bottom side up, and press to flatten. Fold dough into an envelope by folding the top 1/3 of the way to the bottom. Then fold the bottom a 1/3 of the way to the top.
Then press dough with the palm of your hand to make an indention down the center of the dough. Place on a baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm dry place for 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. After rising, slash the bread with very sharp knife, making 1/2 inch deep cuts diagonal across the bread. Brush or spray with water. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until browned.

Number of Servings: 22.5

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TALLTABBY.

Servings Per Recipe: 22
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 58.7
  • Total Fat: 0.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 155.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 11.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.0 g
  • Protein: 2.1 g

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