Easy French Bread Recipe

May 13, 2013

This recipe was adapted from my friend Debbie’s recipe at MadeFromPinterest.net and it’s such an easy recipe. Easier than I thought this bread recipe was going to be. Another bonus? It’s incredibly delicious. Soft, too and puffs up nicely.

2½ cups warm water (about 110 degrees F)
¼ cup sugar
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
6 cups flour, divided
1 tablespoon salt
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
Egg wash: 1 egg yolk mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional)
Toasted sesame seeds (optional)

In a large mixing bowl, mix together sugar, yeast and water. Set aside. Cover and let set for 5 minutes until yeast is foamy. Using an electric mixer with a dough hook, add 3 cups flour and salt to...
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Nutritions

Calories
181

Sodium
355mg
14% DV

Fat
2g
4% DV

Protein
4g
8% DV

Carbs
33g
11% DV

Fiber
1g
6% DV

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