Homemade French Bread
  1. Dissolve the yeast in ½ cup of warm water.

  2. In a separate mixer bowl, combine the hot water, granulated sugar, table salt, oil & 3 cups of the flour. Stir.

  3. Using the paddle attachment for the mixer, slowly fold in the proofed yeast into the flour mixture.

  4. Add the remaining 3 cups of flour, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.

  5. Once all of the flour is added, allow a resting period of 10 minutes.

  6. Using a dough cutter, portion the dough into 3 pieces.

  7. On a well-floured surface, roll each dough ball into approx. 9×12 rectangle.

  8. Then roll that rectangle, starting on the long end like a jelly or cinnamon roll (the long way).

  9. Place the dough on a parchment lined baking pan, seam side down.

  10. Score the bread across the top 3 or 4 times.

  11. Combine the egg with a splash of water in a small bowl & whisk well.

  12. Brush the tops of the loaves with the egg wash.

  13. Let dough rise uncovered for 30 minutes in a warm place.

  14. Bake on the middle rack for 20 minutes at 375 or until golden brown. It is done when it sounds hollow when tapped with your fingernail.

Course🍚Side Dish

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🍞Bread

Cuisine🇫🇷French

Occasions🥖Baking📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 2h

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