Easy French Bread
Posted On July 24, 2019
Servings: 30
Ingredients
- 2 pkg. dry yeast or 2 scant tablespoons
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups boiling water
- 8 cups flour all purpose
- poppy or sesame seeds
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in warm water and 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Combine 2 tablespoons sugar, fat, salt, and boiling water
- Cool to lukewarm and add yeast mixture
- Stir in flour until dough ready to knead. Do not worry if you use less flour.
- Knead 10 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl, turning once. Let rise until doubled. Punch down and let rest 15 minutes. Divide dough in half.
- On floured surface, roll each half to a 12 x 15 rectangle. Roll up, starting at 15 inch edge. Place loaves on greased cookie sheets and make 4 or 5 slashes diagonally across tops. Let rise until double.
- Mix and brush on 1 egg, beaten with 2 tablespoons milk, if desired.
- Sprinkle on poppy or sesame seeds.
- Bake at 400° degrees for 20 minutes
Nutrition Facts
Easy French Bread
Serving Size
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
136
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Sodium
155
mg
7
%
Potassium
47
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
27
g
9
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Calcium
5
mg
1
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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