Whole Wheat French Bread Recipe

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Whole Wheat French Bread
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Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups white flour

Directions:

  1. Dissolve yeast in water, I add a pinch of sugar, and let rest about 5 minutes or until it begins to foam.
  2. Stir in salt, oil and half of flour.
  3. Gradually add remaining flour, mixing well.
  4. Knead 8-10 minutes or until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place in greased bowl and let rise until double (1/2-1 hour) Punch down and let rise again until double.
  6. Punch down and divide into 1-4 pieces, depending on the size loaves desired.
  7. Roll into an oblong shape and then roll up, starting on long side; pinch to seal, forming long thin loaves.
  8. Place on greased cookie sheet.
  9. Slash top of dough with knife 3-5 times diagonally down each loaf.
  10. Brush with water and let raise till double again (about 1 hour).
  11. Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes.
  12. Use within one day or double wrap and freeze.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 425.51 Kcal (1782 kJ)
Calories from fat 72.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.01g 12%
Sodium 672.39mg 28%
Potassium 151.14mg 3%
Total Carbs 78.35g 26%
Sugars 0.06g 0%
Dietary Fiber 2.18g 9%
Protein 7.53g 15%
Iron 3.3mg 18%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 251.65 Kcal (1054 kJ)
Calories from fat 42.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.74g 12%
Sodium 397.66mg 28%
Potassium 89.39mg 3%
Total Carbs 46.34g 26%
Sugars 0.04g 0%
Dietary Fiber 1.29g 9%
Protein 4.46g 15%
Iron 2mg 18%
Calcium 11.8mg 2%

* 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

  • 8.7
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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