I amazed myself last week and made Some French bread loaves. I was
always worried about misting the loaves with water while baking,
(some kind of weird phobia I guess) but I got over it and made some
wonderful bread in the process.
LauraG
Pittsburgh, PA
* Exported from MasterCook *
French Bread
Recipe By : Fanny Farmer Baking Book
Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :3:00
Categories : Breads Yeast Bread
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 package yeast
2 1/2 cups warm water
1 tablespoon salt
6 1/2 cups flour -- up to 7 1/2
2 tablespoons cornmeal
Prepare as usual for any yeast bread except for the cornmeal. Let rise until
doubled and punch down. Form into 4 long skinny loaves by rolling a
flat surface. Sprinkle baking pans with cornmeal and place 2 loaves
on each sheet, spray lightly with a water mister, cover and let rise
for 45 minutes. Brush loaves with an egg wash, and slice each bread
with 3 diagonal cuts with a sharp knife. Place in a 450 degree oven
and bake for 15 minutes. Spray breads with a water mist, lower oven
temperature to 375, and bake again for another 15 minutes. Spray
loaves for the last time, and finish baking for 10-15 minutes or
until browned. Remove and cool on wire racks.
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NOTES : Bread gets stale in a day, so freeze unused loaves.