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Basic French Bread Dough Recipe
by CookEatShare Cookbook

Basic French Bread Dough
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  Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 3 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 pkg. quick-rise yeast
  • 1 tbsp. oil
  • 1 c. warm water, 125-130 degrees
  • 2 tbsp. soft butter
  • 1 teaspoon garlic
  • 2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese
  • 1 beaten egg white

Directions

  1. To make whole wheat, substitute 1 1/2 c. whole flour for 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour.
  2. Set aside 1 c. flour. Mix flour, salt, sugar and yeast. Stir in warm water and oil. Fold in reserved flour to make soft dough. Knead 4 min.
  3. Roll into 12x12 inch square. Spread with butter, garlic and cheese. Roll up jelly roll fashion.
  4. Place in baking sheet which has been sprayed with cooking spray. Cover with a cloth. Place over boiling water in a large shallow pan. Allow to rise 20-30 min. Make slashes in the top of loaf. Brush with beaten egg white. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 min.