French Bread Recipe
Served warm with whipped rosemary-sea salt butter
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Ingredients
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French Bread
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy. Add the olive oil and salt.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
Gradually add the flour, mixing until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 3
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- 4
Shape the Bread
Punch down the risen dough and divide it into two equal portions. Shape each portion into a long loaf and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 5
Second Rise
Cover the loaves with a damp cloth and let them rise again for about 30-45 minutes until puffed.
- 6
Preheat the Oven
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 7
Bake the Bread
Bake the loaves in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped.
- 8
Make the Whipped Butter
While the bread is baking, whip the softened butter with chopped rosemary and sea salt until fluffy.
- 9
Serve
Allow the bread to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with the whipped rosemary-sea salt butter.
