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"Old Reliable" French Bread

Tried-and-True. Perfectly suited for Kitchen Aid mixer

INGREDIENTS

2packages active dry yeast (3 tablespoons bulk)
2 1/2cups water ( 105F to 115 F)
1tablespoon salt
2tablespoons olive oil
7cups all-purpose flour
2tablespoons cornmeal
1egg whites
1tablespoon cold water

INSTRUCTIONS

Dough
1.Dissolve yeast in warm water in warmed mixer bowl.
2.Add salt, oil, and flour.
3.Attach bowl dough hook to mixer,
4.Mix and knead with dough hook for about 5 minutes
5.Dough will be sticky.
6.Put dough in large greased bowl, turning to coat.
7.Cover and let rise in warm place, free from draft, about 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk.
Make Loaves
1.Punch dough down and divide in half.
2.Roll each half into 12" x 15" rectangle.
3.Roll dough tightly, from longest side, tapering ends, if needed/wanted.
4.Put loaves on greased baking sheets that have been dusted with cornmeal.
5.Cover and let rise in warm place, free from draft, about 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk.
6.With sharp knife, make 4 diagonal cuts on top of each loaf.
7.Bake at 450F for 25 minutes, then remove from oven.
Optional
1.Beat egg white and water together and brush each loaf with this mix.
2.Return to the oven and bake 5 minutes longer.
3.Immediately remove from baking sheets and cool on wire racks.