French Bread
A classic grocery store bakery staple, you too can make your own French bread right at home! This recipe is especially simple with its use of a bread maker. Give it a try!
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Ingredients
1⅓
cups warm water
1½
tbsp vegetable oil
2
tbsp sugar
4
cups flour
1½
tsp salt
¼
oz active dry yeast (1 packet)
Preparation
Place all ingredients in the bread machine pan in the order listed, except
the yeast.
Make a hole in the top of the flour with a spoon and add the yeast.
Close the lid and select FRENCH BREAD, START.
Remove from pan when done. Let cool 20–30 minutes before slicing.
Makes 1 loaf (approximately 1½–2 lbs.)
