Easy Crusty French Bread Recipe

Crusty French Bread Natasha's Kitchen

WebMar 5, 2016 · In a large glass or plastic bowl, whisk together 2 1/3 cups bread flour, 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/4 tsp instant yeast and 2 tsp …

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1. In the bowl of a mixer (or by hand), whisk together 1 3/4 cups warm water and 1/2 tsp molasses until dissolved.
2. In a large glass or plastic bowl, whisk together 2 1/3 cups bread flour, 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/4 tsp yeast and 2 tsp salt. Add water mixture to flour mixture and mix until you have a single mass of dough. Using a dough hook or clean hands, knead dough 4 minutes. Dough should be soft and feel sticky to the touch but should not stick to clean and dry finger tips. If your dough is too sticky after kneading, add more flour a tablespoon at a time.
3. Cover dough loosely with plastic wrap and let rise at room temp (69-75˚F) for 4 hours. Every hour while it rests (3 times total), with a wet hand, punch the dough down and fold it over onto itself a few times (a wet hand will keep the dough from sticking to you without adding any unnecessary flour).
4. After rising a total of 4 hours, draw dough edges into the center, turn over and place in a large well-floured bowl, sprinkle the dough with flour, cover with a tea towel and let rise 1 1/2 hours at room temp.

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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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WebOct 6, 2020 · Transfer to a lightly greased mixing bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise until double in size, about 1 hour. Divide dough in half. Roll …

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1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, add yeast, water, salt, and 5 cups of flour. Knead on a slow speed until the flour has started to combine. Increase speed to medium and gradually add in remaining flour until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
2. Transfer to a lightly greased mixing bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise until double in size, about 1 hour.
3. Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a large rectangle. Roll up tightly from the long end. Place onto a lightly greased baking sheet or into a french bread pan. Cover and let rise 30-45 minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Use a sharp knife to cut diagonal slashes on the top of each bread loaf, about 1/4 inch deep. Brush loaves with beaten egg.

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