FRENCH BREAD DOUGH

Ingredients:

1 Loaf

Water, 80ºF/27ºC

1-1/4 cups

Sugar

1 TBL

Salt

1-1/2 tsp

Bread Flour

3-1/2 cups

Active Dry Yeast

2 tsp

 

 

Select Dough Course

11

 

 

Glaze:

 

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 14-inch long ropes. Fold each rope in half and twist, starting at fold. Place on greased baking sheet and brush with 1/3 cup melted butter. Cover and let rise in a warm place 25 to 30 minutes or until doubled in size. Brush with glaze and bake at 400ºF/205ºC for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

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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Breadman TR900S_OM instruction manual French Bread Dough, Variations