Classic French Bread Recipe

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Classic French Bread
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Directions:

  1. .In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast and salt. Stir in 2 cups warm water, and beat until well blended using a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment. Using a wooden spoon, stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, knead in enough flour to make a stiff dough that is smooth and elastic. Knead for about 8 to 10 minutes total. Shape into a ball. Place dough in a greased bowl, and turn once. Cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled.
  3. Punch dough down, and divide in half. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Cover, and let rest for 10 minutes. Roll each half into large rectangle. Roll up, starting from a long side. Moisten edge with water and seal. Taper ends.
  4. Grease a large baking sheet. Sprinkle with cornmeal. Place loaves, seam side down, on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly beat the egg white with 1 tablespoon of water, and brush on. Cover with a damp cloth. Let rise until nearly doubled, 35 to 40 minutes.
  5. With a very sharp knife, make 3 or 4 diagonal cuts about 1/4 inch deep across top of each loaf. Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven for 20 minutes. Brush again with egg white mixture. Bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until bread tests done. If necessary, cover loosely with foil to prevent over browning. Remove from baking sheet, and cool on a wire rack.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 708.32 Kcal (2966 kJ)
Calories from fat 20.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.31g 4%
Sodium 894.91mg 37%
Potassium 262.7mg 6%
Total Carbs 145.9g 49%
Sugars 0.1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 6.97g 28%
Protein 21.61g 43%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 42.9mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 216.87 Kcal (908 kJ)
Calories from fat 6.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.71g 4%
Sodium 274mg 37%
Potassium 80.43mg 6%
Total Carbs 44.67g 49%
Sugars 0.03g 0%
Dietary Fiber 2.14g 28%
Protein 6.62g 43%
Iron 0.6mg 11%
Calcium 13.1mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.6
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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