French Bread Recipe

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Directions:

  1. Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large mixing bowl; stir well. Add butter and 1 tablespoon salt, stirring until butter melts. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Stir in 6 1/2 cups flour to form a stiff dough.
  2. Turn dough out onto a surface sprinkled with remaining flour; knead 8 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in bulk. Punch dough down, and turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Cover and let rest 15 minutes.
  3. Divide dough into thirds; roll each portion into a 13- x 7-inch rectangle. Roll up each rectangle jellyroll fashion, starting at long end. Pinch seams and ends together to seal. Sprinkle 3 heavily- greased baguette pans or baking sheets with cornmeal. Place loaves, seam side down, in baguette pans or on baking sheets.
  4. Cut 3 or 4 diagonal slashes, 3/4-inch deep, in top of each loaf. Cover; repeat rising procedure 40 minutes or until doubled in bulk. Combine egg white and 1 teaspoon salt; mix well. Brush on loaves.
  5. Bake at 425° for 30 minutes or until loaves sound hollow when tapped. Remove bread from pans or baking sheets immediately; cool on wire racks.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1116.92 Kcal (4676 kJ)
Calories from fat 64.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.13g 11%
Cholesterol 10.18mg 3%
Sodium 3131.65mg 130%
Potassium 377.63mg 8%
Total Carbs 223.74g 75%
Sugars 0.11g 0%
Dietary Fiber 10.05g 40%
Protein 32.34g 65%
Iron 3mg 17%
Calcium 68.8mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 215.75 Kcal (903 kJ)
Calories from fat 12.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.38g 11%
Cholesterol 1.97mg 3%
Sodium 604.92mg 130%
Potassium 72.94mg 8%
Total Carbs 43.22g 75%
Sugars 0.02g 0%
Dietary Fiber 1.94g 40%
Protein 6.25g 65%
Iron 0.6mg 17%
Calcium 13.3mg 7%

* 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

  • 22.1
    Points
  • 28
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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