Bread Machine Champagne French Bread Recipe

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Bread Machine Champagne French Bread
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Directions:

  1. Place all ingredients except cornmeal in bread pan of your bread machine. Select dough setting and press start.
  2. Check the dough (don't be afraid to open the lid). It should form a nice elastic ball. If you think the dough is too moist, add additional flour (a tablespoon at a time). The same is true if the dough is looking dry and gnarly. Add warm water (a tablespoon at a time).
  3. When dough cycle has finished, remove dough from pan and turn out onto a lightly oiled surface or a nonstick cooking spray
  4. . Form dough into an oval, cover with a cotton towel and let rest for 10 minutes.
  5. After resting, turn dough bottom side up and press to flatten. Fold dough into an envelope by folding the top 1/3 of the way to the bottom. Then fold the bottom a 1/3 of the way over the top. Then press dough with the palm of your hand to make an indentation down the center of the dough and fold the top completely to the bottom, sealing the seam with the palm of your hand. Place on a baking sheet dusted with cornmeal or covered with a silpad. Cover and place in a warm spot to rise, approximately 30 minutes or until dough has doubled.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F. After rising, slash the bread with a very sharp knife making three 1/2-inch deep diagonal slashes. Brush or spray the top of the bread with cold water and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until nicely browned. (A good check is to use an instant digital thermometer to test your bread. The temperature should be between 200 and 210 degrees.)
  7. Makes 1 loaf.
  8. CORNSTARCH GLAZE:
  9. NOTE: This is a typical mixture that professional bakers use to get that characteristic sheen on breads.
  10. 1/2 cup cold water
  11. 1 teaspoon cornstarch.
  12. In a small saucepan, with a small whisk, stir together water and cornstarch. Heat mixture to a gentle boil. Stir, reduce heat, until mixture thickens and is translucent. Cool.
  13. Brush on loaf about 10 minutes before baking is finished;
  14. Top with poppy seeds (optional).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1870.63 Kcal (7832 kJ)
Calories from fat 201.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.4g 34%
Sodium 4042.78mg 168%
Potassium 1024.11mg 22%
Total Carbs 318.73g 106%
Sugars 10.57g 42%
Dietary Fiber 9.48g 38%
Protein 53.64g 107%
Iron 17.2mg 95%
Calcium 105.5mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 247.49 Kcal (1036 kJ)
Calories from fat 26.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.96g 34%
Sodium 534.86mg 168%
Potassium 135.49mg 22%
Total Carbs 42.17g 106%
Sugars 1.4g 42%
Dietary Fiber 1.25g 38%
Protein 7.1g 107%
Iron 2.3mg 95%
Calcium 14mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 38.5
    Points
  • 45
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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