Crusty French Bread Recipe

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Crusty French Bread
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  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup water. Add the sugar, salt, shortening, remaining water and 3-1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Do not knead. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled.
  2. Turn onto a floured surface. Divide in half; let rest for 10 minutes. Roll each half into a 10-in. x 8-in. rectangle. Roll up from a long side; pinch to seal. 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.
  3. With a very sharp knife, make five diagonal cuts across the top of each loaf. Bake at 400° for 20-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire rack to cool. Yield: 2 loaves (10 slices each).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 451.45 Kcal (1890 kJ)
Calories from fat 6.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.75g 1%
Sodium 233.63mg 10%
Potassium 13.59mg 0%
Total Carbs 96.9g 32%
Sugars 0.39g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.38g 2%
Protein 8.56g 17%
Calcium 2.4mg 0%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 227.68 Kcal (953 kJ)
Calories from fat 3.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.38g 1%
Sodium 117.83mg 10%
Potassium 6.86mg 0%
Total Carbs 48.87g 32%
Sugars 0.2g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.19g 2%
Protein 4.32g 17%
Calcium 1.2mg 0%

* 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

  • 9
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

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