Crusty French Bread Recipe

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Crusty French Bread
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups warm water
  • 1 tbsp yeast
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 5 -5 1/2 cups bread flour

Directions:

  1. Dissolve yeast in warm water (110 degrees) and sugar in large bowl; allow yeast to proof or foam (about 10 minutes).
  2. Add salt, oil, and 3 cups flour; beat for 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in 2 cups flour to make a stiff dough.
  4. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
  5. Place in oiled bowl, turn dough to coat all sides, cover and let rise until doubled.
  6. Punch down and divide in half.
  7. Shape dough into two long slender loaves.
  8. Grease and sprinkle with cornmeal either a french bread pan or large cookie sheet.
  9. Place loaves in pan and cut diagonal gashes on top of each loaf (I use scissors).
  10. Cover and let rise until doubled.
  11. Bake at 375 degrees for about 30 minutes.
  12. Note: You can sprinkle or spray water on the loaves during baking if you want a really crunchy crust.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 347.27 Kcal (1454 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.52g 5%
Sodium 651.06mg 27%
Potassium 137.33mg 3%
Total Carbs 67.08g 22%
Sugars 1.03g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.96g 8%
Protein 11.33g 23%
Iron 3.7mg 20%
Calcium 21.3mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 223.17 Kcal (934 kJ)
Calories from fat 20.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.26g 5%
Sodium 418.4mg 27%
Potassium 88.25mg 3%
Total Carbs 43.11g 22%
Sugars 0.66g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.26g 8%
Protein 7.28g 23%
Iron 2.4mg 20%
Calcium 13.7mg 2%

* 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

  • 6.8
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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