Sourdough French Bread

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  • Total Time 190 min Ico-add
  • Yield 2 Loaves
  • Level Easy

With the price of artisan breads going sky high it is much cheaper - and you get better bread - if you make your own. This recipe is simple, follow it step by step and find something else to do during the tw...
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Ingredients

  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warmed water (105 to 115 degrees f)
  • 4 1/2 cups all purpose flour, unsifted
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 cup sourdough starter (look up our recipe on how to make this)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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Directions

  1. 1. Combine the yeast and the warmed water. Stir to dissolve the yeast; cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
  2. 2. In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar and salt, mix well.
  3. 3. Add the bloomed yeast, sourdough starter, milk, water and vegetable oil; mix well.
  4. 4. Cover the bowl with a damp dish towel and let stand in a warm place for one hour or until doubled in volume.
  5. 5. Turn the dough out on to a well flour work surface. Knead the dough for a couple of minutes until you get a smooth elastic dough.
  6. 6. Divide the dough into two parts. Shape each of them into an oblong loaf. Place them on a greased sheet pan (don't let them touch each other). Cover and put the pan in a warm place. Let the dough rise again for 45 minutes to an hour or until doubled in volume.
  7. 7. Make diagonal cuts on the tops of the loaves with a sharp knife. Brush lightly with salt water if you want a chewy crust.
  8. 8. Bake at 400 degrees F for about 25 to 40 minutes or until brown and done (some ovens vary).
  9. 9. Let cool on a wire rack.