Mom's French Bread Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 1 (1/4-oz) envelope active dry yeast
  • 2 cups warm water (105o to 115o)
  • 4 1/2 to 5 cups bread flour, divided
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 2 tbsp water

Directions:

  1. Combine yeast and 1/4 cup warm water in a 2-cup glass measuring cup; stir in remaining 1 3/4 cups warm water, and let mixture stand 5 minutes.
  2. Combine 4 cups flour and sugar in a large bowl. Stir in yeast mixture and oil.
  3. Cover dough, and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 30 minutes.
  4. Add salt and enough remaining flour to make a stiff dough, beating at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric mixer 6 to 8 minutes. Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
  5. Divide bread dough in half, and shape each portion into a 12-inch loaf. Place each loaf on a lightly greased baking sheet sprinkled evenly with 2 tablespoons cornmeal. Cover loaves, and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, 30 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
  6. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Stir together egg white and 2 tablespoons water. Brush over loaves, and bake 5 to 10 more minutes or until loaves sound hollow when tapped.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1494.63 Kcal (6258 kJ)
Calories from fat 199.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.19g 34%
Sodium 1214.74mg 51%
Potassium 548.93mg 12%
Total Carbs 275.74g 92%
Sugars 8.16g 33%
Dietary Fiber 11.74g 47%
Protein 49.81g 100%
Iron 14.4mg 80%
Calcium 83.7mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 224.82 Kcal (941 kJ)
Calories from fat 30.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.34g 34%
Sodium 182.72mg 51%
Potassium 82.57mg 12%
Total Carbs 41.48g 92%
Sugars 1.23g 33%
Dietary Fiber 1.77g 47%
Protein 7.49g 100%
Iron 2.2mg 80%
Calcium 12.6mg 8%

* 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

  • 30.9
    Points
  • 39
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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