Easy Soft French Bread

Easy Soft French Bread


1. Add sugar, warm water, then yeast into mixing bowl. Let yeast prove.

2. Add rest of ingredients, kneading while adding flour one or two cups at a time.

3. Knead for 5 minutes.

4. Let the dough rise for 1 hour, until doubled.

5. Knead the dough down.

6. Split into two sections.

7. Using rolling pin, one at a time flatten each section into a large rectangle (about 17”x 9”).

8. Roll the dough up to make a long loaf. Pinch the seam closed and turn the ends under.

9. Place the two loaves on separate large cookie sheets, seams down (I lay it diagonally), cover with a light dishtowel, and let rise another hour.

10. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

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