Crusty French Bread Recipe

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Crusty French Bread
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Directions:

  1. In mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup water.
  2. Add sugar, salt, shortening and remaining water; stir until dissolved.
  3. Add flour and stir until smooth (do not knead). Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled.
  4. Turn on to a floured surface. Divide in half; let rest for 10 minutes.
  5. Roll each half into 10-inch by 8-inch rectangle. Roll up from a long side; pinch to seal.
  6. Place seam side down on greased baking sheets sprinkled with cornmeal. Sprinkle the tops with cornmeal. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  7. With a very sharp knife, make five diagonal cuts across the top of each loaf. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2074.08 Kcal (8684 kJ)
Calories from fat 180.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.07g 31%
Sodium 4682.65mg 195%
Potassium 806.95mg 17%
Total Carbs 404.23g 135%
Sugars 12.61g 50%
Dietary Fiber 22.65g 91%
Protein 61.34g 123%
Iron 5.6mg 31%
Calcium 122.1mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 225.14 Kcal (943 kJ)
Calories from fat 19.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.18g 31%
Sodium 508.29mg 195%
Potassium 87.59mg 17%
Total Carbs 43.88g 135%
Sugars 1.37g 50%
Dietary Fiber 2.46g 91%
Protein 6.66g 123%
Iron 0.6mg 31%
Calcium 13.2mg 12%

* 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

  • 42.4
    Points
  • 53
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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