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 There is something so delicious about homemade bread.
I love the way it fills the air with it’s yummy smell too.
I made a couple loaves the other day and wanted to share the recipe with you.

Crusty French Bread

Ingredients

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast

  • 1 cup warm water (110 degrees to 115 degrees)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • Cornmeal
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 teaspoon cold water

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, oil, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat until blended. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough.

  2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down; return to bowl. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
  3. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into a loaf 16 in. long x 2-1/2 in. wide with tapered ends. Sprinkle a greased baking sheet with cornmeal; place loaf on baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 25 minutes.
  4. Beat egg white and cold water; brush over dough. With a sharp knife, make diagonal slashes 2 in. apart across top of loaf. Bake at 375 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

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    2. Het lijstje van brocante says

      You are absolutely right, with some butter and salt, delicious!!
      This is enjoyment, not to mention a glass of wine to finish it.
      With warm regards,
      Silvia

    6. raggygirlvintage says

      Yum, I think I can smell it from here! It's a while since I made bread from scratch.
      Tracey

    8. Sarah says

      you're right, nothing like homemade bread! Making this with my kids today before the big game! thanks for sharing 🙂

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