French Bread Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 cups plus 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1 1/2 tsp rapid-rise yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup hot water (120o to 130o)
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1/2 tsp sesame seeds

Directions:

  1. Combine 1/2 cup flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl, stirring well. Gradually add water, sour cream, and vinegar to flour mixture, beating well at low speed of an electric mixer until blended. Beat an additional 2 minutes at medium speed. Gradually stir in enough of the remaining 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour to make a soft dough.
  2. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon flour evenly over work surface. Turn dough out onto floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes). Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
  3. Punch dough down, and knead lightly 4 or 5 times. Divide dough in half. Roll 1 portion of dough into a 4- x 5-inch rectangle. Roll up dough, starting at long side, pressing firmly to eliminate air pockets; pinch ends to seal. Place dough, seam side down, on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Repeat procedure with remaining dough. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 20 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
  4. Gently make 3 or 4 slits, about 1/4-inch deep, diagonally across each loaf, using a sharp knife coated with cooking spray. Combine egg white and 1 tablespoon water; brush loaves with egg white mixture, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until loaves are golden and sound hollow when tapped. Remove from baking sheet, and let cool on a wire rack.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 368.83 Kcal (1544 kJ)
Calories from fat 46.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.22g 8%
Cholesterol 10.06mg 3%
Sodium 340.93mg 14%
Potassium 178.98mg 4%
Total Carbs 65.95g 22%
Sugars 1.39g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2.55g 10%
Protein 12.17g 24%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 66.3mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 206.01 Kcal (863 kJ)
Calories from fat 26.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.92g 8%
Cholesterol 5.62mg 3%
Sodium 190.42mg 14%
Potassium 99.97mg 4%
Total Carbs 36.83g 22%
Sugars 0.78g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1.42g 10%
Protein 6.8g 24%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 0.5mg 5%
Calcium 37mg 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

  • 7.3
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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