EASY FRENCH OR ITALIAN BREAD
this recipe is so simple and you can shape the bread however you like. i use whole wheat flour for half sometimes and all purpose or bread flour for the rest.
Provided by newmama
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 3h35m
Yield 12-24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- proof yeast with sugar in water until foamy.
- combine water with 4 cups flour, mix and let sit 15 minutes.
- in a mixer with a dough hook add in flour by the cup until it reaches a smooth consistency and forms a ball that pulls away from the bowl, should be about 3 more cups (7 total).
- knead by hand or in mixer until smooth and elastic, about 5-10 in a mixer.
- rise until double, about an hour. punch down, rise another hour.
- divide into pieces and form loaves (either 3 italian shape or about 5 long french loaves).
- rise one last time, 30-45 minutes, slash tops with a sharp knife and bake at 400 for about 30 minutes until the loaves sound hollow.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.7, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 585.1, Carbohydrate 57.1, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 7.9
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