FRENCH BREAD DOUGH
Ingredients: | 1 Loaf |
Water, 80ºF/27ºC | |
Sugar | 1 TBL |
Salt | |
Bread Flour | |
Active Dry Yeast | 2 tsp |
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Select Dough Course | 11 |
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Glaze: |
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Water | 2 TBL |
Salt | 1/2 tsp |
Method 1: Place on a lightly floured surface. Roll into a large rectangle. Starting with the longest side, roll up tightly, pressing the seams to seal and tapering each end.
Method 2: Place the loaf on a greased baking sheet, cover and let rise in a warm place 40 minutes or until doubled in size.
Method 3: With a knife, cut 3 diagonal slashes across top of the loaf. Combine the glaze ingredients and brush the loaf generously. Bake at 400ºF/205ºC for 20 to
25 minutes until golden brown.
Variations:
French Onion Bread: Add 1/4 cup dehydrated onion to dough and shape according Method 1 described above.
French Loaf: Shape the dough into 1 large round ball. Continue Methods 2 and 3 above.
French Roll: Shape or divide into 12 pieces. Roll each into ovals, pinch together the ends of each roll and taper slightly. Place rolls on greased baking sheet; cover and let rise in a warm place 25 to 30 minutes or until doubled in size. Bake at 400ºF/205ºC for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
French Twists: Shape or divide into 18 equal pieces. Roll into
Tip: If desired, brush with glaze and sprinkle loaves or rolls before baking with 1 of the following: sesame seeds, poppy seeds, caraway seeds, or cracked wheat.
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