DEBRA'S BRAIDED FRENCH BREAD
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, stir 3 tbsp of yeast into 3 1/2 cups of warm water.
- Stir until yeast is disolved. Let stand for a few minutes.
- When yeast starts to froth on the top, dump into stand mixer. Then add 3/4 cups sugar, 1/3 cup softened butter, 4 tsp's of salt. Mix on low speed for about a minute or so.
- Start adding flour to the mixture 2 cups at a time. Allow it to mix in for about 20-30 seconds before adding the next 2 cups.
- After adding all 8 cups of flour, you should have a soft, elastic dough. If the dough is super sticky, add another 1/2 cup-1 cup of flour. Let mix for a few minutes until all the flour is worked in.
- Spray a large bowl with a non-stick cooking spray and place the dough in the bowl.
- Cover bowl with a damp towel. I run hot water on a clean flour sack towel to get it wet. You can use any tea or dish towel, just make sure it's clean and not a heavy towel. You don't want the top of the dough to dry out.
- Place the bowl of dough covered with the damp towl in a warm place. I use the proofing setting on my oven or the proofing mode on my bread warming drawer to speed it up. You can turn on your oven for a few minutes to get it warm, then turn it off and set inside the oven. Be careful to not get it over 100 degrees or so. You want it warm, not hot.
- Let the dough rise until double in size. If the towel sticks to the top of the dough, gently remove the towel. You can always remove the towel towards the end and use the squirt bottle with water to keep the top of the dough moist. You don't want it to dry out.
- Sprinkle some flour onto a clean surface. I use a flour sifter to sprinkle the flour out more evenly.
- Dump the dough onto the floured surface.
- Try to get the dough into somewhat of a misshapen rectangular shape.
- Then start pulling and stretching sections from the side and pull it over on top of the dough towards the middle and press lightly down.
- This helps give the dough a more uniform look.
- When you've got it looking more uniform in shape, turm it over onto the flat, smooth side.
- Pat the ends to make it more flat and a long rectangle. This doesn't have to be perfect, just get it as close to this shape as you can.
- I do this process to make it easier to cut equal amounts of dough for each of the sections you are going to braid. I make little lines on the top of the dough with my dough scraper to section it into 9 or 12 sections. If you want 4 smaller loaves, do 12 sections. If you want 3 larger loaves, do 9 sections.
- Use the squirt bottle with water to lightly mist the top of dough every so often so that it doesn't dry out while you're sectioning and braiding. I also keep the dough covered with the damp tea towel to keep it from drying out.
- Cut 3 sections at a time, then cover up the dough while you braid each loaf. Use your hands to strech and roll each piece into about a 10"-12" piece.
- Pinch the three pieces together with the middle piece on top.
- Tuck the three pieces under themselves. You may need to hold them down with one hand while you start the braid with the other.
- You can tuck the end under more once the whole loaf has been braided so don't worry if it's not perfect.
- Take the right section over the middle section to start the braid.
- Then take the left section and continue the braid.
- The dough will keep stretching and getting longer as you braid.
- Keep the braid going and don't worry if it's not perfect. The dough will rise and and hide all your imperfections.
- When you get to the end, pinch the 3 pieces of dough together and tuck under. Check the end you began with and make sure it's tucked under too. Get your baking sheets out (you'll need two) and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
- Now that the braid is done, use your dough scraper and your hand and gently lift the dough and set it on the baking sheet.
- You can get two braids on a standard baking sheet pan. I alternate the braided loafs so that they are opposite to each other. Cover with the damp towel again and let rise another 20-30 minutes.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes depending on your oven. When the top is dark golden brown, it's done.
- Remove from the oven and brush the tops with butter.
- Vatiations: Brush the dough with an egg wash or milk and sprinkle with sesame seeds or poppy seeds before baking. You can make into individual french rolls, small braided rolls or just round shaped rolls.
FRENCH BREAD
A crisp, crunchy crust and slightly chewy center make this bread as traditional as the breads served in France.
Provided by Jenn Hall
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes White Bread Recipes
Time 2h40m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast and salt. Stir in 2 cups warm water, and beat until well blended using a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment. Using a wooden spoon, stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can.
- On a lightly floured surface, knead in enough flour to make a stiff dough that is smooth and elastic. Knead for about 8 to 10 minutes total. Shape into a ball. Place dough in a greased bowl, and turn once. Cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled.
- Punch dough down, and divide in half. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Cover, and let rest for 10 minutes. Roll each half into large rectangle. Roll up, starting from a long side. Moisten edge with water and seal. Taper ends.
- Grease a large baking sheet. Sprinkle with cornmeal. Place loaves, seam side down, on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly beat the egg white with 1 tablespoon of water, and brush on. Cover with a damp cloth. Let rise until nearly doubled, 35 to 40 minutes.
- With a very sharp knife, make 3 or 4 diagonal cuts about 1/4 inch deep across top of each loaf. Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven for 20 minutes. Brush again with egg white mixture. Bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until bread tests done. If necessary, cover loosely with foil to prevent over browning. Remove from baking sheet, and cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.9 g, Sodium 119.4 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
SPICED BRAIDED FRENCH BREAD
This Spice & Herb French Braid infused with anise, cumin, coriander, cilantro and mint is a flavorful addition to your breakfast or perfect to enjoy with a hearty bowl of soup or a green salad!
Provided by Chef Mireille
Categories Bread
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a saucepan, heat water and shortening to 120-130 F.
- Sprinkle yeast on top and wait 5-10 minutes until it turns foamy.
- In the large bowl of an electric mixerl, combine 3 1/2 cups of the flour with the sugar and salt and mix to combine. Add the warm water and mix until all the flour is well moistened.
- Add anise, cumin, cilantro and mint.
- Add another 1 cup of flour and knead for 10 minutes until dough is soft and elastic, adding up to another 3/4 cup of flour as necessary.
- Turn onto a floured surface and knead in an additional 1/4 - 1/2 cup of flour until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Place in an oiled bowl. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel and let rise for 1 hour, until doubled in size.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Sprinkle a little flour on top and knead for a few times.
- Divide dough into 7 equal sized balls, about 1.8 oz. each.
- Take one portion and roll into a rope by first squeezing the ball while pulling at both ends to get a short rope. Then turn the dough against the work surface as if you were turning a jump rope while pulling apart at each end, until you have a rope about 13-14"
- Repeat with the other 6 portions of dough.
- At one end squeeze all the ends together.
- Starting at one end, take one rope and go over one and then under two ropes so that the rope you started with at the end is now in the middle.
- Repeat at the opposite end.
- Continue going back and forth from one side to the other until all the dough has been braided.
- Carefully transfer to a baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal.
- Cover with a kitchen towel and leave to rise for 45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- Meanwhile, crush the coriander and peppercorns with a rolling pin. Do not use a spice grinder as you want them only coarsely crushed.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine egg white with 1 tablespoon water. Brush on top of the loaves. Top with the coriander seed and peppercorns.
- Bake for an additional 15 minutes, until the loaves sound hollow, when tapped.
- Cool completely before slicing
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 kcal, Carbohydrate 57 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Sodium 444 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
FRENCH BREAD ("RAPID RISE")
This recipe makes a rather good French loaf. Since it uses "rapid rise" yeast, it is quicker to make because it only needs 1 rise instead of 2. Prep time includes 40 minute rising time.
Provided by Dee514
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 1h25m
Yield 2 Loaves
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Set aside 1 cup of flour.
- In a large bowl, mix remaining flour, sugar, salt and yeast.
- Stir hot water into dry mixture.
- Mix in enough reserved flour to make a soft dough.
- On lightly floured surface, knead dough until smooth and elastic (about 8-10 minutes).
- Cover dough and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Divide dough in half.
- Roll half of dough into a 10x15 inch rectangle.
- Roll dough tightly (like a jelly roll), starting from the long side, and tapering the ends.
- Pinch ends and seam to seal.
- Place dough seam side down on greased baking sheet which has been sprinkled with cornmeal.
- Repeat with remaining half of dough.
- Cover dough and let rise in a warm draft-free place until doubled in size (about 35-40 minutes).
- With a sharp knife or razor blade, make 4 diagonal cuts on the top of each loaf.
- Combine egg white and 1 Tablespoon water, brush on loaves.
- Bake in preheated 425°F oven for 25-30 minutes or until done.
- Remove from baking sheets and cool on wire racks.
- Note: If you want to make baguettes instead of loaves, you can roll the dough into a rope (by hand) to get the longer thinner shape.
FRENCH BREAD ROLLS TO DIE FOR
Easy to make French bread rolls. Dough can be made in mixer, bread maker, or by hand. Loaves or rolls can be brushed before baking with a glaze of 1 beaten egg white mixed with 1 tablespoon water if desired.
Provided by JOCATLIN
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Rolls and Buns
Time 2h20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir together warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
- To the yeast mixture, add the oil, salt, and 2 cups flour. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough has pulled away from the sides of the bowl. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat. Cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
- Deflate the dough, and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces, and form into round balls. Place on lightly greased baking sheets at least 2 inches apart. Cover the rolls with a damp cloth, and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 23.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 146.4 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
HOME-STYLE FRENCH BREAD
Steps:
- Using an electric mixer with a dough hook, combine the yeast, sugar and warm water and mix for 2 minutes to dissolve the yeast. Add the salt and flour. With the mixer on low, mix until the dough starts to come together. Increase the speed to medium-high and mix until the dough comes away from the sides of the bowl and crawls up to dough hook.
- Grease a mixing bowl with the oil. Place the dough in the greased bowl and turn once. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in a warm, draft free place until the dough doubles in size about 1 1/2 hours.
- Remove the dough from the bowl and invert it onto a heavily floured surface. Divide the dough into 2 equal portions. Pat each portion into a large rectangle, about 3/4-inch thick. Roll up the dough, beginning with the short side and stopping after each full turn to press the edge of the roll firmly into the flat sheet of dough to seal. Press with your fingertips. Tuck and roll so that any seams disappear into the dough.
- Sprinkle a baking sheet evenly with 2 tablespoons of the cornmeal. Place the loaves on the baking sheet, about 3 inches apart. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons cornmeal. Cover the loaves with a cloth and let rise until double in size, about 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- With a sharp knife, make diagonal slashes, about 1-inch apart, on the top of each loaf. With a pastry brush, brush the egg wash evenly over each loaf. Place a cup of hot water in an oven-proof container on the baking sheet with the loaves.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool on a rack. Slice to serve.
BRAIDED FRENCH LOAF
Voilà! A shapely baking pan turns refrigerated bread dough into a made-in-minutes braided loaf.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray braided loaf pan with cooking spray. Remove dough from cans. Completely unroll 1 can of dough; wrap around second loaf and press edges to seal. Place loaf, seam side up, in pan.
- Bake 32 to 36 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to cooling rack, placing braid side up. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top of loaf. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 240 mg
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