french bread
2 packages dry yeast 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons salt 2 cups warm water 6 to 7 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons olive oil Put yeast and sugar ...
Ingredients
- 2packages dry yeast
- 2tablespoons granulated sugar
- 11/2 tablespoons salt
- 2cups warm water
- 6to 7 cups all-purpose flour
- 2tablespoons olive oil
Directions
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French Bread 2 packages dry yeast 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons salt 2 cups warm water 6 to 7 cups all-purpose flour 2 ta
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After yeast has "proofed," add enough very warm water to bring level to 2 cups
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Add to flour and salt and mix with a spoon
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As dough begins to form, add 2 more cups flour and 2 tablespoons oil
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Using dough hook on electric mixer (or mix by hand), add 1 or 1 1/2 cups more flour, mixing by machine or by hand to get a stiff but pliable
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Knead vigorously 10 minutes, finishing by kneading by hand on floured board, working up to 1/2 to 1 more cups flour into dough until it is s
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Scrape out mixing bowl, wash and dry, and coat inside of bowl with oil or liquid margarine
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Turn dough around in bowl several times to coat entire surface with oil or margarine