Homemade French Bread and Garlic Butter Spread

March 21, 2015

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This beautiful French Bread is the perfect side for almost any meal. The crust is crusty, but not too thick and the inside is nice and chewy. The Garlic Butter Spread is the perfect way to top off a thick slice of this French Bread!

For French Bread:
2 1/2 cups warm water
1 1/2 TBS instant yeast
1 1/2 TBS sugar
1 1/2 TBS oil
2 1/4 tsp salt
6 cups flour
1 egg white, beaten (to brush on dough before baking)

For Garlic Butter Spread:
1/2 C butter
8 oz package cream cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 t oregano
1/2 t basil
1/8 t each dill, thyme, and pepper

French Bread: I like to use my bread maker for the initial mixing, though you can do it by hand, of course. Pour warm water, instant yeast, sugar, oil, salt, and 3 C of flour into bread mixer. Mix until...
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Nutritions

Calories
516

Sodium
571mg
23% DV

Fat
21g
33% DV

Protein
11g
23% DV

Carbs
64g
21% DV

Fiber
3g
14% DV