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french bread (for bread machine)

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Linda Scharek
Wildwood, FL

I'm always in demand to bring bread to any gathering. This is simple and very tasty. I usually make 10-20 loaves at Christmas for gifts.

(2 ratings)
yield 16 serving(s)
prep time 3 Hr
cook time 20 Min
method Bread Machine

Ingredients For french bread (for bread machine)

  • 1-1/3 c
    hot water
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 tsp
    sugar or sugar substitute
  • 1-1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 4 c
    bread flour (add 3 tablespoons of rye flour before measuring flour)
  • 2-1/4 tsp
    active dry yeast

How To Make french bread (for bread machine)

  • 1
    Add ingredients to bread machine according your machines instructions.
  • 2
    Set machine to "dough stage".
  • 3
    When done, cut into 2 sections. Roll each out into an 8 x 11 sheet and roll up.
  • 4
    Sprinkle bottom of loaf pans with cornmeal. Place bread on top. Make 3 slits in bread dough
  • 5
    Heat a large container of water in microwave. Set pans in microwave and cover with a towel. Set rise again for 1 hour. Heat from the hot water will help bread rise.
  • 6
    Preheat oven to 430 degrees. Place bread in oven and bake for approximately 17 minutes. Bread is done when golden brown and has a hollow sound when tapped
  • 7
    Remove from pans and spray with butter and then sprinkle with garlic salt. Let cool, wrap and place in freezer bags. Freeze until ready to use or use immediately.
  • 8
    NOTE: These can be made into rolls (approximately 22) rolled in fat free Italian dressing then rolled into a mixture of 1 envelope onion soup and 1 cup parmesan cheese that has been mixed together. Let rise and bake as above.

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