French Bread Recipe S5 Ep565

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier with good fats.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds natural sweetness.

yeast

🥗Healthier: sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: instant yeast

Sourdough adds depth of flavor.

Mix yeast and water together to proof the yeast.

Let the yeast foam to ensure it's active.

Mix in 4.5 cups of bread flour and 2 teaspoons of salt to form a dough.

Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it sticks slightly to fingers.

Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it to rise in a warm location.

Punch down the risen dough and roll it up.

Divide the dough in half using a chef's knife.

Roll each half into cylinders and place them on a pan dusted with cornmeal.

Cover the loaves with plastic wrap to keep them moist and let them rise again.

Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).

Prepare a pan with water to create steam in the oven.

Make slashes on top of the loaves with a sharp knife before baking.

Bake the loaves in the preheated oven, spraying them with water every few minutes until browned.

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