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French Bread

Prep Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 3 loaves
Calories 1159kcal

Ingredients 

  • 7 cups flour divided
  • 3 cups warm water
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons yeast

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutrition

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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