Our Relief Society enrichment committee started a bi-monthly meeting called Back to Basics. We meet every other Wed morning at some body's house and discuss a topic of interest. In December we shared traditions and Christmas recipes. In November we discussed Grocery shopping and meal planning. This Month we had a topic of bread making. Sisters brought their favorite bread recipes and a sample.
I made french bread. I found this recipe in "Essential Mormon Cookbook"a while back. We all loved it. It has a great taste and isn't too hard to make. It makes two loaves, which is usually enough for dinner, then french toast the next morning. Josh suggested adding cinnamon chips with some cinnamon and sugar to one loaf. WOW! It makes french toast yummy. The bread also taste heavenly in bread pudding. I thought I would share the recipe for anyone looking for something new to make with dinner.
French Breadprep time inc rising: 40 min bake time: 25 min
- 2½ cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 6 cups flour
In a large mixing bowl, (I use kitchen aid) combine water, sugar, and yeast. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in salt, oil, and 3 cups of the flour. Stir vigorously. Add remaining 3 cups of flour slowly as needed and mix well. Let rest in bowl 5 minutes. Stir down. Repeat this process 2 more times. Place dough onto a floured board. Knead only enough to coat dough with flour so it can be handled; divide in half. Flatten out into rectangle, roll up from long side. Moisten seam with small amount of water and pinch to seal. Arrange both loaves lengthwise on a large, well-greased cookie sheet.(I prefer using parchment paper, doesn't let bottom get to brown) Place seam side down. Spray top with cooking spray and let rise about 20 -25 minutes. Use a very sharp knife to gently make 3 diagonal gashes in the top of each loaf. Then put into oven. Bake at 375˚ for 23 to 25 minutes. Cool on racks and cover with a towel (this keeps the crust soft). Serve warm.
2 comments:
Sounds really yummy we all love bread I will have to give a try!! Sounds like you have a wonderful relief society thing on wed. going! That is fun and so good to gather all for more info!! Great Idea!! Love you
I use to make french bread a lot when I was growing up but haven't made it in years. I will have to try your recipe here and see how it works. Thanks for including the recipe.
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