French bread
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- Add the flour and salt to the yeast mixture and stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a long baguette shape.
- Place the dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Using a sharp knife, make 3-4 diagonal cuts on the top of the dough.
- Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until it is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Let the bread cool slightly before slicing and enjoying!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
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