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Homemade French Bread
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Homemade French Bread

10 ingredients 5 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

953
Calories
27g
Protein
40g
Fat
120g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 9 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Sesame 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0
Poppy not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 packages dry yeast
  • 2 c. boiling water
  • 1/2 c. warm water
  • 7 1/2-.8 c. flour
  • 2 Tbs. sugar
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 2 Tbs. milk
  • 2 Tbs. shortening
  • poppy or sesame seeds

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Combine sugar, shortening, salt, and water together and let cool to lukewarm. Add in yeast mixture. Stir in flour.

2

Knead 10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic Place in greased bowl, turning once. Let rise until doubled. Punch down and let rest 15 minutes. Divide dough in half. On floured surface, roll each half to a 12"x15" rectangle. Roll up, starting at 15" edge. Place loaves on greased cookie sheets and make 4 or 5 slashes diagonally across tops. Let rise until double.

3

Mix egg and milk and brush on top of bread. Sprinkle on poppy or sesame seeds, if desired. Bake 400 degrees for 20 minutes.

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Recipe sourced from fandom

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