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Bread, New Orleans French
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Serving Size : 32 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Bread Bread-Bakers Mailing List
Low Fat Posted
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tablespoons sugar
2 packages active dry yeast -- (1/4 oz each pkg)
2 tbsp vegetable shortening
6 cups bread flour
1 tbsp kosher salt
Place 1 tbsp. sugar, yeast, and 2 cups water heated to 115F in the
bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a hook; let sit until foamy, about
10 minutes. Add remaining sugar and shortening, and then add flour
and salt. Mix on low speed until dough forms; increase speed to
medium-high and knead dough until smooth, 8-10 minutes. Remove bowl
from mixer and cover with plastic wrap; let sit until doubled in
size, 1 1/2-2 hours.
Uncover dough and transfer to a floured work surface; knead briefly
to form a ball. Divide dough into quarters and shape each quarter
into a 16" long thick rope. Place two ropes each on a parchment
paper-lined baking sheets, and cover with plastic wrap; let sit until
doubled in size, 1-1 1/2 hours.
Heat oven to 375F. Using a sharp knife or cutting blade, slash a long
line down the middle of each loaf. Bake loaves until light brown and
an instant read thermometer inserted into the center of each loaf
reads between 208 -212F, about 30 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes
before serving.
Makes 4 loaves
Description:
"Known for its irresistibly crunchy crust and sparse crumb, this
bread is the ideal po'boy canvas, or cut it into quarters and serve
with crab maison."
S(Internet Address):
"http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/New-Orleans-French-Bread";
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 104 Calories; 1g Fat (10.9%
calories from fat); 3g Protein; 20g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary
Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 177mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2
Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.