French White Bread Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110 degrees f)
1/2 cup sourdough starter , freshly feed
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp baking soda
2 1/2-3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornmeal

Directions:

Insert the dough hook into your mixer.
In large mxing bowl, dissolve the yeast in 3/4 cup warm water.
Add the starter, salt, sugar and 1 1/2 cups flour.
Mix on medium until smooth and flour is incorporated, about 1 1/2 minutes.
Cover and let rise for 60 to 90 minutes or until double in bulk.
On low speed of mixer, slowly add remaining flour and baking soda.
Knead dough for 5 to 7 minutes with dough hook.
The dough should have a satin texture and form a ball, cleaning sides of the bowl.
Shape the dough into a ball and let rest on a floured board for 10 minutes.
Form into a French loaf, place on greased cookie sheet that has been lightly dusted with cornmeal.
Make 3 to 5 diagonal slashes on top of loaf with sharp knife or scissors.
Cover and let rise 90 minutes.
Bake at 375 degrees for 50 minutes.
When baked the loaf will be nicely brown and sound hollow when tapped with knuckles.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	902.46 Kcal (3778 kJ)
Calories from fat	35.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.99g	6%
Sodium	1636.79mg	68%
Potassium	360.09mg	8%
Total Carbs	184.97g	62%
Sugars	3.15g	13%
Dietary Fiber	9g	36%
Protein	28.32g	57%
Iron	4.7mg	26%
Calcium	65.1mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	255.58 Kcal (1070 kJ)
Calories from fat	10.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.13g	6%
Sodium	463.55mg	68%
Potassium	101.98mg	8%
Total Carbs	52.38g	62%
Sugars	0.89g	13%
Dietary Fiber	2.55g	36%
Protein	8.02g	57%
Iron	1.3mg	26%
Calcium	18.4mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

17.6

Points
23

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
cholesterol free,
good source of fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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