French Bread Recipe

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French Bread
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Ingredients:

  • 2 tsp yeast
  • 3/4 cup lukewarm water
  • 1 -2 tsp cornmeal
  • sesame seeds , if desired (optional)

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, stir the yeast into lukewarm water and allow to rest for 5 minutes; stir in beaten egg.
  2. Add 2 1/2 cups of whole-wheat hot roll mix until blended; let rest 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in enough of the remaining mix to make a soft dough; knead until smooth, 7 to 10 minutes.
  4. Clean and oil bowl, place dough in bowl, turning to oil all sides.
  5. Cover with a damp towel and allow to rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
  6. Grease a baking sheet, sprinkle with cornmeal and set aside.
  7. Punch down the dough and on a lightly floured surface roll into a 10 inch x 3 inch rectangle.
  8. Roll up firmly jelly-roll fashion, starting with one long side; pinch to seal edges.
  9. Place the rolled loaf on prepared baking sheet, seam-side down.
  10. Make 5 diagonal slashes across top of loaf; brush with water.
  11. Let rise until almost doubled in bulk.
  12. Preheat oven to 375 degrees; brush loaf with water again and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
  13. Place a baking pan on lower shelf of oven, pour 1 inch warm water in pan, place the loaf on center rack and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.
  14. Brush with melted butter; cool on wire rack.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 82.38 Kcal (345 kJ)
Calories from fat 20.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.3g 4%
Cholesterol 8.09mg 3%
Sodium 159.59mg 7%
Potassium 44.8mg 1%
Total Carbs 12.71g 4%
Sugars 0.55g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.13g 5%
Protein 2.82g 6%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 49.2mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 272.82 Kcal (1142 kJ)
Calories from fat 68.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.62g 4%
Cholesterol 26.8mg 3%
Sodium 528.55mg 7%
Potassium 148.39mg 1%
Total Carbs 42.1g 4%
Sugars 1.83g 2%
Dietary Fiber 3.74g 5%
Protein 9.33g 6%
Iron 3.8mg 6%
Calcium 163mg 5%

* 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

  • 1.6
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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