Ingredients
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2 cups warm water
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1 tablespoon yeast
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 tablespoon sugar
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2 teaspoons salt
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5 - 5 1⁄2 cups bread flour
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Directions
Prep Time: 20 m | Cook Time: 50mins | Serves:
Crusty French Bread, This recipe produces two crusty and chewy loaves that are so very good and so much better than store bought ”
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Steps
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Dissolve yeast in warm water (110 degrees) and sugar in large bowl; allow yeast to proof or foam (about 10 minutes). |
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Add salt, oil, and 3 cups flour; beat for 2 minutes. |
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Stir in 2 cups flour to make a stiff dough. |
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Knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. |
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Place in oiled bowl, turn dough to coat all sides, cover and let rise until doubled. |
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Punch down and divide in half. |
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Shape dough into two long slender loaves. |
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Grease and sprinkle with cornmeal either a french bread pan or large cookie sheet. |
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Place loaves in pan and cut diagonal gashes on top of each loaf (I use scissors). |
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Cover and let rise until doubled. |
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Bake at 375 degrees for about 30 minutes. |
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Note: You can sprinkle or spray water on the loaves during baking if you want a really crunchy crust. |
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