Tuesday, April 10, 2012

French Bread

In a large bowl, combine:

2-1/2 cups pretty warm water
2 teaspoons slat
1/3 cup oil
3 cups flour
2 Tablespoons yeast
1/4 cup sugar

Beat well. (Use paddle attachment on KitchenAid)

Add:

3 cups flour

Mix well again (use dough hook on KitchenAid). After flour is combined, let the mixer continue for 2-3 minutes. Cover bowl, without removing from mixer. Stir dough down every 10 minutes for an hour. Divide dough into 2 - 3 pieces and form loaves. Put on greased baking sheet. Let rise (usually only takes about 15 - 20 minutes). Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until brown. (This dough can also make two regular bread loaves, but cooking time may need to be adjusted up a little.)