French Bread
Prep Time 1 hour hour 50 minutes minutes Cook Time 30 minutes minutes
- 7 cups flour divided
- 3 cups warm water
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3 1/2 teaspoons yeast
Mix 3 and 1/2 cups flour with all ingredients. Let sit one hour.
Add remaining 3 and 1/2 cups flour (one at a time) and knead till dough forms a ball (dough sticky).
Cover with a damp cloth for 30 minutes.
Divide and shape into 2-3 oblong loaves (long and narrow). Place on greased cookie sheet. Slit top with scissors 1/2 down diagonally.
Paint top with slightly beaten egg whites. Let sit for 8-10 minutes.
Bake at 375 degrees F for about 30 minutes.
Calories: 1159kcal | Carbohydrates: 246g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 1570mg | Potassium: 348mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 14mg
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