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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1 package dry yeast |
2 1/2 cups warm water (105° to 115°) |
2 tablespoons sugar, divided |
1 tablespoon salt |
6 1/2 to 7 cups all-purpose flour, divided |
1 egg white, slightly beaten |
Directions:
1. Combine yeast, water, and 1 teaspoon sugar in a large bowl, stirring until dissolved. Stir in remaining sugar, salt, and 6 cups flour to form a stiff dough.
2. Turn dough out onto a surface sprinkled with remaining flour; knead 8 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in bulk. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Cover and let rest 15 minutes. Knead 3 to 4 times.
3. Divide dough into 4 equal portions; roll each portion into a 13- x 7-inch rectangle. Roll up each rectangle jellyroll fashion, starting at long end. Pinch seams and ends together to seal. Place loaves, seam side down, in 4 heavily-greased baguette pans or on baking sheets.
4. Cut 3 or 4 diagonal slashes, 3/4-inch deep, in top of each loaf. Cover and repeat rising procedure 1 hour or until doubled in bulk. Brush loaves with egg white. Bake at 450° for 15 minutes; reduce heat to 350°, and bake 30 minutes or until loaves sound hollow when tapped. Remove bread from pans or baking sheets immediately; cool on wire racks.
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