Italian or French Bread by Jael Baldwin - Recipe

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Category: Side Dish

Italian or French Bread - TastyPlanner.com

Chef: Jael Baldwin

Delicious

Prep time: 220 Min. Cook time: 20 Min. Serves: 8

Ingredients

1 Tbsp yeast

1/2 c warm water

1 Tbsp or less salt

1 Tbsp sugar

2-3 c warm water

7-8 c flour, half whole-wheat and half white

1 Tbsp water

Instructions

Soften yeast in 1/2 c water and sugar.

Mix salt and 2-3 c warm water.

Mix yeast into salt water mixture.

Add flour, making a ball.

Knead very thoroughly – 15-20 minutes, working in the flour. You may use a little less than called for.

Cover and let rise 1.5 hours until doubled.

Punch down and let rise again 1 hour.

Divide in half and make two long loaves. Place on a greased, cornmeal-sprinkled pan. Slit diagonals across loaf.

Cover and let rise 1-1.5 hours until BIG.

Brush with egg just before baking.

Bake 375 for 20 minutes or until done.

Recipe tags: italian french bread