small loaf french bread

Name: Small Loaf French Bread
Prep time: 1 h 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 package(s) active dry yeast; 2 tablespoon(s) oil; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 1/2 cup(s) flour; - 1 tablespoon of honey or sugar if you want it sweeter(optional; 1 cup(s) warm water; 1/4 teaspoon(s) garlic(optional)

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Rhonda Wheeler

Warren, MI

Updated on Jul 11, 2012

This is one of the best breads I have made. It is easy and the taste is wonderful.They are something like the Pillsbury regrigerated loaf bread.

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prep time 1 Hr 45 Min

cook time 20 Min

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yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 package active dry yeast
2 tablespoons oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon of honey or sugar if you want it sweeter(optional
1 cup warm water
1/4 teaspoon garlic(optional)

How To Make small loaf french bread

Step 1

Combine the yeast and 1 cup of warm water (105-115 degrees) in large bowl,stirring until dissolved.

Step 2

Mix in oil,garlic,and salt
Step 3

Add 2 cups flour and stir till smooth.Stir in enough additional flour untill the dough forms a ball.
Step 4

Knead dough on floured surface and add more flour if too sticky.Knead till smooth and elastic.
Step 5

Place dough in a greased bowl and cover in a warm place to rise until its double in size,about 1 hour.
Step 6

Punch down dough and divide into two loaves.Shape each dough into a loaf about 9 inches long.
Step 7

Place loaves on greased baking sheet.Make three 1/2 diagonal cuts on the top.
Step 8

Loosely cover with plastice wrap and let dough rise 20-30 minutes.
Step 9

Bake at 450 degrees for 15-18 minutes till golden brown.
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