FRENCH WHITE BREAD

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This is a light sourdough french bread that is made using your mixer and dough hooks. It has been around a number of years...say 1975 vintage! Hope you enjoy.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Sourdough Breads

Time 4h30m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F)
1/2 cup sourdough starter, freshly feed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/2-3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornmeal

Steps:

  • Insert the dough hook into your mixer.
  • In large mxing bowl, dissolve the yeast in 3/4 cup warm water.
  • Add the starter, salt, sugar and 1 1/2 cups flour.
  • Mix on medium until smooth and flour is incorporated, about 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Cover and let rise for 60 to 90 minutes or until double in bulk.
  • On low speed of mixer, slowly add remaining flour and baking soda.
  • Knead dough for 5 to 7 minutes with dough hook.
  • The dough should have a satin texture and form a ball, cleaning sides of the bowl.
  • Shape the dough into a ball and let rest on a floured board for 10 minutes.
  • Form into a French loaf, place on greased cookie sheet that has been lightly dusted with cornmeal.
  • Make 3 to 5 diagonal slashes on top of loaf with sharp knife or scissors.
  • Cover and let rise 90 minutes.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 50 minutes.
  • When baked the loaf will be nicely brown and sound hollow when tapped with knuckles.

love afton
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Overall, this is a good recipe for French bread. It's not the best I've ever had, but it's definitely worth trying.


Pauline White
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This bread is perfect for sandwiches and toast. It's also great for dipping in olive oil.


Kayla Temple
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I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the bread turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.


Rubel Hasan
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The bread was a bit too dense for my liking, but the flavor was good.


Kishun Chaudhary
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always delicious.


ksadem 607
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bread came out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Isaac Owusu
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This is my go-to recipe for French bread. It's always a hit!


Moun Khan
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The instructions were a bit confusing, but the bread still turned out well. I'll definitely try it again.


Rased Rrased
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A bit bland for my taste, but overall a good recipe.


Joan Mejia
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I've made this recipe several times and it always comes out great. My friends and family love it!


Konain Husain
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This bread turned out amazing! The crust was perfectly crispy and the inside was soft and fluffy. I've never made bread before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were incredible.


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