French Bread Loafs

Updated at: Sat, 26 Aug 2023 19:19:03 GMT

Step 1

Mix water, yeast, and sugar

Step 2

Let mixture stand for 5 minutes

Step 3

In a large bowl, mix 3 cups flour with 1 tablespoon salt

Step 4

Add yeast mixture and combine well

Step 5

Stir in oil and 1 to 1.5 cups of flour. Start with 1 and add more is dough is sticky

Step 6

Knead dough well for 10 minutes

Step 7

Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turn dough to cover in oil. Seal bowl and let rise in warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size

Step 8

Punch dough down then return to floured surface

Step 9

Divide dough into 2 to 4 pieces, this will determine how large your loafs are. Roll each pieve into a log roughly 10-12 inches long

Step 10

Optionally, put 3-5 shallow slices into the top of the loafs

Step 11

Plave loafs on a greases baking sheet, cover loafs well, and let rise in a warm location for 30 minutes

Step 12

Preheat the oven to 400F with a shallow skillet on the bottom and an empty rack above for the bread.

Step 13

After oven is heated and dough has risen, place baking sheet in the over and 3-5 ice cubes in the shallow skillet. Close the oven door and bake 20-25 minutes. Avoid opening the door to check on the bread

Step 14

After removing bread from oven, optionally butter the tops of the loafs lightly. This step makes the crust softer

1 liked

0 disliked