Amazing French Bread
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Serves/Makes: 32 | Ready In: 2-5 hrs
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon shortening
1 cup boiling water
3/4 cup cold water
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup warm (not hot) water
1 package (1/4 ounce size) active dry yeast
6 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 egg white
1 tablespoon water
Directions:
Combine the first measure of sugar, salt, and shortening in a large bowl. Add the boiling water and stir until the shortening has melted.
Add the cold water, stir, and let the mixture cool to lukewarm.
Meanwhile, combine the remaining sugar and warm water in a small bowl. Sprinkle the yeast over the surface of the water. Let stand for 10 minutes then stir. Stir into the shortening mixture.
While stirring, add 2 cups of the flour to the mixture in the large bowl. Beat until smooth. Gradually stir in the remaining flour until a stiff dough forms.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl and turn to coat the dough in the grease. Cover with plastic wrap and a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
Remove the dough from the bowl and place on a floured work surface. Punch the dough to deflate it. Cover the dough with a towel and let rest for 10 minutes.
Grease a baking sheet and set aside.
Divide the dough in half. Roll each half into a 7x16-inch rectangle then roll up jelly roll style so you have 16-inch long rolls. Seal the edges of the dough.
Place the dough seam-side down on the baking sheet and let rise in a warm, draft free place for 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Combine the egg white and water until blended. Brush the tops of the bread loaves with the mixture then cut diagonal slashes in the dough every 3-inches.
Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes.
Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and bake for 20 more minutes or until the bread is crusty and sounds hollow when tapped.
Remove from the oven and let cool before slicing or storing. Store in an airtight container.
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Recipe ID: 9908
Nutrition:
per serving: 85 calories, 1g fat, 17g carbohydrates, 2g protein.
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