FRENCH BREAD

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This recipe uses Recipe #265630 to make quick work of mixing and baking. The recipe is from More Make a Mix Cookbook.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 2h30m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons yeast
3/4 cup lukewarm water
1 egg, beaten
2 1/2-3 cups whole wheat hot roll mix, Whole-Wheat Hot Roll Mix
1 -2 teaspoon cornmeal
sesame seeds, if desired (optional)
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir the yeast into lukewarm water and allow to rest for 5 minutes; stir in beaten egg.
  • Add 2 1/2 cups of whole-wheat hot roll mix until blended; let rest 2 minutes.
  • Stir in enough of the remaining mix to make a soft dough; knead until smooth, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Clean and oil bowl, place dough in bowl, turning to oil all sides.
  • Cover with a damp towel and allow to rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
  • Grease a baking sheet, sprinkle with cornmeal and set aside.
  • Punch down the dough and on a lightly floured surface roll into a 10 inch x 3 inch rectangle.
  • Roll up firmly jelly-roll fashion, starting with one long side; pinch to seal edges.
  • Place the rolled loaf on prepared baking sheet, seam-side down.
  • Make 5 diagonal slashes across top of loaf; brush with water.
  • Let rise until almost doubled in bulk.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees; brush loaf with water again and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
  • Place a baking pan on lower shelf of oven, pour 1 inch warm water in pan, place the loaf on center rack and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Brush with melted butter; cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.1, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 242, Sodium 160.2, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 0.4, Protein 9.7

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