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Tony's French Bread
 
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 85 Minutes
Servings: 8
traditional French Baguette
Ingredients:
6 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons instant yeast
2 1/2 cups hot water
2 teaspoons salt
Directions:
1. Take 1/2 the flour and the other dry ingredients and add water. Beat on 2nd speed of a stand mixer for 4 minutes. Gradually add more flour until dough forms a ball and is not sticking to the bottom. Knead for 5 minutes then remove from the bowl. Let rest 5 minutes then split in two. Let rest again then form into french bread or baguettes. Let proof on a sheetpan not covered for approximently 20 minutes then bake in a hot oven with water for approximently 20 minutes. The oven temp should be around 450 deg F.
By RecipeOfHealth.com