Name: Classic French Bread
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 c. lukewarm water -; 2 tsp. granulated sugar -; 1 (0.25-oz.) packet active dry yeast -; 3 1/4 c. all-purpose flour -; 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt -; Egg white, for brushing -

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5 min.

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Ingredients for - Classic French Bread

1. 1 c. lukewarm water -

2. 2 tsp. granulated sugar -

3. 1 (0.25-oz.) packet active dry yeast -

4. 3 1/4 c. all-purpose flour -

5. 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt -

6. Egg white, for brushing -

How to cook deliciously - Classic French Bread

1. Stage

In a glass measuring cup or small bowl, combine lukewarm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit until foamy, 5 to 8 minutes.

2. Stage

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine flour and salt. Pour in yeast mixture and mix on medium speed until a soft dough forms, 10 minutes. Dough will still be sticky. Transfer dough into a greased bowl and cover with a kitchen towel. Let rise until doubled, 1 hour.

3. Stage

Punch down dough and turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead dough a few times, then roll dough out into a 16"-x- 9” rectangle. Starting on a long end, roll dough into a log. Tuck ends under to seal them. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and cover with a kitchen towel. Let rise another 45 minutes.

4. Stage

Preheat oven to 425°. Beat egg white until foamy and brush over top of loaf. Using a serrated knife, make a diagonal slice every 2 inches or so along the loaf of bread. Bake bread until bread is golden and sounds hollow when you tap on it, about 25 minutes.