French bread, in particular.
Mostly because that happens to be my husbands favorite bread.
Of course, me being me......
I just had to try my hand at making my own.
Best decision I have ever made!!!
It turned out so amazing!
Oh... and there was even an entire loaf left over for the next day for sandwiches.
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| How delicious do those look??!!! |
Here's my recipe, now go make it and enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 5 1/2 - 6 C. Flour
- 2 Tbsp. Honey
- 1 tsp. Salt
- 1 Tbsp. Active Yeast
- 2 1/2 C. Warm Water (closer to cold than hot)
- 1 Egg White
- 1 Tbsp. Water
Directions:
In a standing mixing bowl, with a dough hook, add water (2 1/2 Cups), yeast, and honey.
Wait about 5-10 minutes for it to become foamy.
Stir in salt.
Add flour (turn on mixer at this point), a little at a time, until no longer sticky.
Lay down wax paper and knead on a floured surface for 5 minutes.
Form a ball, place into an olive oil greased bowl, and covered with a towel.
Let it rise for 20-30 minutes, or until the dough doubles in size.
Separate the ball into two even pieces.
Roll them each out, one at a time, on a floured surface.
Both should be rolled out into a 9x13 rectangle shape.
Roll them up and pinch ends.
Lay them seam down on parchment paper.
Cut 3 diagonal slices about 1/2 inch into each roll on the top.
Mix your egg white and tbsp of water in a cup.
Brush a layer on top of your bread. (You won't need to use it all)
Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
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