French Bread Recipe

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Directions:

  1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a saucepan; heat until margarine melts. Cool to 105° to 115°. Add yeast to warm milk mixture; let stand 5 minutes. Combine 1 1/4 cups flour and yeast mixture in a large mixing bowl; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until blended. Stir in enough of 2 to 2 1/4 cups flour to make a soft dough; let stand 10 minutes. Stir dough gently for a few seconds; cover and let stand 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
  2. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons flour evenly over work surface. Turn dough out onto floured surface, and divide in half. Flatten 1 portion of dough into an oval on floured surface. Fold dough over lengthwise; flatten with open hand. Fold again, and roll between palms of hands into a 17-inch rope. Pinch ends of rope to seal. Repeat procedure with remaining portion of dough. Place dough in two French bread pans coated with cooking spray. Using a sharp knife, cut 1/2-inch-deep slits across tops of loaves. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 20 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°.
  4. Combine egg white and 1 tablespoon water; brush mixture evenly over loaves. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until loaves sound hollow when tapped.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 912.88 Kcal (3822 kJ)
Calories from fat 56.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.3g 10%
Cholesterol 4.97mg 2%
Sodium 1258.6mg 52%
Potassium 372.18mg 8%
Total Carbs 182.03g 61%
Sugars 7.9g 32%
Dietary Fiber 8.01g 32%
Protein 27.03g 54%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 2.4mg 13%
Calcium 78.1mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 227.17 Kcal (951 kJ)
Calories from fat 14.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.57g 10%
Cholesterol 1.24mg 2%
Sodium 313.21mg 52%
Potassium 92.62mg 8%
Total Carbs 45.3g 61%
Sugars 1.97g 32%
Dietary Fiber 1.99g 32%
Protein 6.73g 54%
Iron 0.6mg 13%
Calcium 19.4mg 8%

* 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

  • 18
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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