Classic French Bread Recipe

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WebSep 27, 2020 · Preheat oven to 450º. Set up a "simulated baker’s oven" by placing a baking stone on the center rack, with a metal broiler pan on the …

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1. In the mixing bowl of a stand mixer using the flat beater, combine the yeast, 2 1/2 cups flour and salt. Mix on low for about 30 seconds.
2. With the motor running on low, pour in the warm water. Continue mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Clean off beater and switch to the dough hook. Mix in the remaining cup of flour a little at a time, to make a soft dough, adding more or less flour as needed. Knead the dough for 5 minutes. The surface should be smooth and the dough will be soft and somewhat sticky.
3. Turn the dough onto a kneading surface and let rest for 2 - 3 minutes while you wash and dry the bowl and spray it with non-stick spray.
4. Return the dough to the mixing bowl and let it rise, covered, at room temperature (about 75º) until 3 1/2 times its original volume. This will probably take about 3 hours.

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WebNov 14, 2021 · Perform final proof/rise by resting the bread forms for about 30 minutes in a warm spot. Score the dough by making ¼-inch slits …

1. If HAND-KNEADING, use 4-quart mixing bowl. If using STAND MIXER, secure the mixer bowl with the dough hook attachment.
2. ACTIVE DRY YEAST (activation required):Combine WARM WATER (100°-110°F) and ACTIVE DRY YEAST in your mixing bowl. Allow to rest until yeast appears foamy on the surface (about 5 min). Go to step 2.RAPID RISE INSTANT YEAST PACKET (no activation required): Combine WARM WATER (120°F-130°F) and INSTANT YEAST in your mixing bowl. No activation needed. Go to step 2.
3. Add FLOUR and SALT (the separate 1/3 cup of flour may or may not be needed during mixing). Go to Step 3.
4. HAND KNEAD: Mix the ingredients together with a wooden spoon (or any stirring utensil) to form a shaggy dough. Transfer dough to a steady surface and hand-knead until a cohesive, elastic dough forms (3-5 minutes). Sprinkle the reserved flour in small amounts as needed to build structure and prevent the dough sticking to the table or your hands during this process.STAND MIXER OPTION: Secure dough hook with the mixing bowl. Use lowest speed to mix and knead ingredients into a cohesive, smooth, elastic dough forms (3-5 min). You may need to stop the mixer and scrape ingredients into the dough if they get separated. Sprinkle in the reserved flour to prevent the dough sticking to the bowl sides, as needed during mixing.

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