Homemade French bread isn't at all difficult to make, and it's perfect alongside Italian foods. If you're not serving a large group, freeze one loaf to enjoy later. -Peggy Van Arsdale, Trenton, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 50m
Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, oil, salt and 4 cups of flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Divide in half. Roll each half into a 15x10-in. rectangle. Roll up from a long side; seal well. Place with seam side down on greased baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal. , Beat egg white and water; brush over loaves. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Cover with plastic wrap sprayed with cooking spray; let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes. , With a sharp knife, make 4 shallow diagonal cuts across top. Bake at 400° until lightly browned, about 25 minutes. Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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M Tanisa
[email protected]This bread is amazing! I made it for a party and everyone raved about it. It's so soft and fluffy, and the sesame seeds give it a great flavor.
ashish rijal
[email protected]I've been looking for a good sesame bread recipe for a while now, and this one is definitely a keeper! The bread is soft and fluffy, and the sesame seeds give it a great crunch. I will definitely be making this again.
Anita Mahipaul592
[email protected]This bread is so good! I made it for my family and they loved it. It's so soft and fluffy, and the sesame seeds give it a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Faroel Abdoel
[email protected]I was looking for a simple and delicious sesame bread recipe and this one fit the bill perfectly! The bread was easy to make and turned out great. The sesame seeds gave it a nice crunch and the bread was soft and fluffy on the inside.
Peter ivery
[email protected]This bread is amazing! I made it for a party and everyone raved about it. It's so soft and fluffy, and the sesame seeds give it a great flavor.
Gyaltsen Lama
[email protected]I've been looking for a good sesame bread recipe for a while now, and this one is definitely a keeper! The bread is soft and fluffy, and the sesame seeds give it a great crunch. I will definitely be making this again.
Tarekur Rahman
[email protected]This bread is so good! I made it for my family and they loved it. It's so soft and fluffy, and the sesame seeds give it a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Chinonso Ikechukwu
[email protected]I was looking for a simple and delicious sesame bread recipe and this one fit the bill perfectly! The bread was easy to make and turned out great. The sesame seeds gave it a nice crunch and the bread was soft and fluffy on the inside.
Leah Empire
[email protected]This bread is amazing! I made it for a party and everyone raved about it. It's so soft and fluffy, and the sesame seeds give it a great flavor.
Tommy Arizona
[email protected]I've been looking for a good sesame bread recipe for a while now, and this one is definitely a keeper! The bread is soft and fluffy, and the sesame seeds give it a great crunch. I will definitely be making this again.
David Smoore
[email protected]This bread is so good! I made it for my family and they loved it. It's so soft and fluffy, and the sesame seeds give it a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Bessan Mazen
[email protected]I was looking for a simple and delicious sesame bread recipe and this one fit the bill perfectly! The bread was easy to make and turned out great. The sesame seeds gave it a nice crunch and the bread was soft and fluffy on the inside.
Samkelisiwe Myendeki
[email protected]This bread is amazing! I made it for a party and everyone raved about it. It's so soft and fluffy, and the sesame seeds give it a great flavor.
daniel Hernandez
[email protected]I've made this bread several times now and it's always a hit! My family loves it and it's so easy to make. I usually double the recipe so I can have some to freeze for later.
Jim Jones
[email protected]This bread was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! The sesame seeds on top give it a nice crunch and the bread is soft and fluffy on the inside. I will definitely be making this again.