DANISH-FRENCH BREAD (FRANSKBROD)
This is my own creation of a Danish French bread called Franskbrod. I missed it so much here in Canada, that I got down to business and experimented enough to have it down right... Enjoy with homemade peach jam, or some Danish Havarti. Velbekomme!
Provided by Scandigirl
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 3h40m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In large mixer bowl combine 3 cups of the flour and the yeast.
- Heat 2 1/2 cups water, sugar, salt and shortening just till warm 115-120 degrees F.
- Stirring constantly to melt shortening.
- Add to dry mixture.
- Beat at low speed with mixer for 1/2 minute, scraping bowl.
- Beat 3 minutes at high speed.
- By hand, stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
- Knead on floured surface till smooth (10 to 12 minutes.) Shape into a ball.
- Place in greased bowl and turn once.
- Cover, let rise till double 1-1 1/2 hours.
- Punch down, divide in half.
- Cover let rest 10 minutes.
- Roll each half to 15 x 12" rectangle.
- Roll up tightly from long side, seal well.
- Taper ends.
- Place each diagonally seam side down, on greased baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal.
- Gash tops diagonally every 2 1/2 inches 1/8 inch deep.
- Beat egg white just till foamy add 1 tbsp. water
- Brush tops and sides of loaves, and sprinkle with poppyseeds.
- Cover, let rise till double (about 1 hr.) Bake at 375 degrees F.
- till light brown for 20 minutes, brush again with egg white mixture.
- Bake another 20 minutes longer.
- Remove from sheets and cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1702.7, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 2.3, Sodium 3527.9, Carbohydrate 342.9, Fiber 13.3, Sugar 7.6, Protein 49.7
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Hine Evans
[email protected]This is the best French bread recipe I've ever tried. Thanks for sharing!
Nollan Akinyi
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my bread didn't turn out as good as the picture.
Faber Valencia
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll try a simpler one next time.
Ebrahim Emon
[email protected]I love the way this bread smells while it's baking. It fills the whole house with a delicious aroma.
Stephen Karimi
[email protected]This bread is a bit dense for my taste, but it's still good.
Rm Rahat
[email protected]I've never made bread before, but this recipe seems easy enough to follow.
Blaa Blaa
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks like the perfect bread for a special occasion.
Marta Orellana Fernandez
[email protected]This bread is great for sandwiches and toast, but it's also delicious on its own.
faith uche
[email protected]The only thing I would change about this recipe is the amount of sugar. I find it to be a bit too sweet.
Amjad Azroun
[email protected]I've made this bread several times now, and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for beginners.
Gl1cHy541
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of bread, but this Danish French bread is an exception. It's so flavorful and addictive.
Mojib Ullah
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The bread is so delicious, and it's perfect for any occasion.
Bd Haker
[email protected]I love how versatile this bread is. I've used it for sandwiches, toast, and even croutons.
Alviroh Muller
[email protected]I've tried many French bread recipes, but this one is by far the best. The bread is light and airy, with a crispy crust and a chewy interior.
Elida Gres
[email protected]This Danish French bread is a game-changer! It's so easy to make and the results are incredible.