A Zesty Bite French Bread

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French Bread

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When I was in elementary school I would go to my friends house and her mom would let us help make french bread. I loved being able to braid the bread. We would sit around for the bread to finish baking just so we could get a fresh piece. This is a great bread recipe to make for the family and to get the kids involved.

ENJOY!

French Bread

Ingredients:

6-6 1/2 cups all purpose flour
5 tsp. instant active dry yeast
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup dry powdered milk
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 1/2 cups warm water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 egg white
1 Tbsp. water

Directions:

In bowl combine: 2 cups of flour, yeast, sugar, milk, and salt and stir
Add water and oil and beat for 2 minutes
Add remaining flour (4 cups) and knead until smooth and elastic
Let it rise in lukewarm place for 30 minutes
Divide the dough in half; and then divide each half into 3 portions
Roll each portion into a long rope and place on greased baking sheet
Braid the three pieces together and repeat with the other 3 portions
Let it rise for another 30 minutes
Beat the egg white and water and brush onto each loaf
Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes or golden brown

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Kori — December 28, 2010 at 5:55 pm

Wow, this is beautiful! I love how you braided it!

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Erica — January 17, 2011 at 2:32 pm

oh dear jesus! i love this bread! i made it for this last thanksgiving….still had the recipe you wrote for me. oh, to be young again!

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