CRUSTY FRENCH BREAD RECIPE
Don't hesitate to try this recipe
even if you are not an accomplished bread baker. It's so easy because there's
no kneading required!
Prep
Time : 30 mins + rising
Bake
Time : 20 mins + cooling
Servings : 2 loaves (10 slices each)
INGREDIENTS
·
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
·
1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°),
divided
·
1 tablespoon sugar
·
2 teaspoons salt
·
1 tablespoon shortening, melted
·
4 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
·
Cornmeal
INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a large
bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup water. Add the sugar, salt, shortening,
remaining water and 3-1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough
remaining flour to form a soft dough. Do not knead. Cover and let rise in a warm
place for 1 hour or until doubled.
2. Turn onto
a floured surface. Divide in half; let rest for 10 minutes. Roll each half into
a 10x8-in. rectangle. Roll up from a long side; pinch to seal. Place seam side
down on greased baking sheets sprinkled with cornmeal. Sprinkle the tops with
cornmeal. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
3. With a
very sharp knife, make 5 diagonal cuts across the top of each loaf. Bake at
400° for 20-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire rack
to cool.
NUTRITION
1
slice: 100 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 233mg sodium, 20g
carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch.
Recipe
from tasteofhome.com
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