Garlic and Herb French Bread

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 01:01:41 GMT

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TIPS AND TRICKS

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- Monitor the dough as it comes together in your bread machine. If it looks too dry add and addition tbsp or so of warm water.

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- Don't forget to remove the top rack in your oven or you may find your bread has risen right into it while it bakes.

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- Using your bread machine add all in the order listed above. Select the Dough setting and press start.

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- Prepare 2 loaf pans with parchment paper.

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- Once the Dough is done, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 2 equal parts.

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- Flatten the dough into a square shape then fold it into a rectangle and then fold it again into a square. Then place it into the loaf pan with the folded side down.

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- Cover the top of the bread with a light coating of oil and cover with plastic wrap followed by a tea towel.

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- Place in a warm area and allow it to rise for at least 1 hour or until doubled in size. ( may take up to 3 hours)

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- Pre heat your oven to 400F and make sure it is fully up to temperature before adding the bread.

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- Brush the top of the loaves with a light egg wash then place in the oven and bake on the middle rack for 20 minutes

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- After 20 minutes brush again with another coating of egg wash and also add a pan with hot water to your oven on the bottom rack.

Step 13

- Bake again for another 20 minutes until it sounds hollow when knocked on the top.

Step 14

- Remove to a cooling rack and enjoy!

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