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Homemade French Bread
- 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1Tbsp sugar
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1 Cup warm water (120 degrees F)
In the bowl of a standing mixer, combine 1 1/2 cups flour with the salt, sugar, and yeast. Add water and beat for 3 minutes. Beat in enough additional flour to make a soft but kneadable dough.
Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 3-5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a bowl coated with oil, cover with a tea towel, and let rise 45 minutes to an hour.
Punch dough down and roll into a long rectangular shape. Starting on the long edge, roll up jelly roll style.
Place the dough seam side down on a greased baking sheet, cover with a wet tea towel, and let rise 30-45 minutes, or until doubled in size.
Preheat oven to 400F. Whisk one egg white with one Tbsp water until slightly foamy. Using a pastry brush, gently brush beaten egg white onto loaf. With a sharp knife, make a few diagonal slashes on the top of the loaf.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until nicely browned. Cool on a wire rack.
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